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  • Wisconsin guard Brad Davison, left, and Maryland forward Bruno Fernando,...

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    Wisconsin guard Brad Davison, left, and Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, reach for a rebound in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. tries to fake Purdue guard...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. tries to fake Purdue guard Carsen Edwards as he drives during the first half Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., shoots a layup ahead of Wisconsin's...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., shoots a layup ahead of Wisconsin's Brevin Pritzl in the first half Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • College Park,MD-1/18/18- Terps' #10 Darryl Morsell makes a free throw...

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    College Park,MD-1/18/18- Terps' #10 Darryl Morsell makes a free throw in the second half. University of Maryland Terps vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA men's basketball at the XFINITY Center.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) dunks against Indiana's Juwan Morgan during...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) dunks against Indiana's Juwan Morgan during the second half Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington.

  • Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon looks on during the second...

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    Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York. Illinois defeated Maryland 78-67.

  • Anthony Cowan Jr. drives the lane against Minnesota' sNate Mason...

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    Anthony Cowan Jr. drives the lane against Minnesota' sNate Mason in the first half Jan. 18 at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland's Aaron Wiggins, right, tries to dribble past Ohio State's...

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    Maryland's Aaron Wiggins, right, tries to dribble past Ohio State's Keyshawn Woods during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.

  • Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon, center, reacts during the second...

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    Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon, center, reacts during the second half of his team's 78-61 loss to Penn State in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.

  • Kobe King, left, of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being...

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    Kobe King, left, of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded by Eric Ayala of  Maryland  in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. gestures after making a three-point...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. gestures after making a three-point basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Friday, March 8, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) passes the ball away from Wisconsin's...

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    Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) passes the ball away from Wisconsin's Khalil Iverson (21) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) gestures during the second half...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) gestures during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 61-51.

  • Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins dunks the ball...

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    Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins dunks the ball in first half during a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, center, of Angola, drives against Ohio...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, center, of Angola, drives against Ohio State forward Kyle Young, from left, forward Kaleb Wesson and guard Musa Jallow in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 72-62.

  • Michigan State's Kenny Goins, right, blocks a shot by Maryland's...

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    Michigan State's Kenny Goins, right, blocks a shot by Maryland's Darryl Morsell, left, in the second half. Michigan State defeated Maryland by score of 74 to 68 at Xfinity Center.

  • Serrel Smith Jr. #10 of the Maryland Terrapins shoots over...

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    Serrel Smith Jr. #10 of the Maryland Terrapins shoots over Thomas Allen #12 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

  • Maryland's Joshua Tomaic (33) battles for the ball against Wisconsin's...

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    Maryland's Joshua Tomaic (33) battles for the ball against Wisconsin's Brad Davison in the second half Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Indiana's Juwan Morgan (13) puts up a shot over Maryland's...

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    Indiana's Juwan Morgan (13) puts up a shot over Maryland's Kevin Huerter during the second half Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington. The Hoosiers won, 71-68.

  • Michigan forward Isaiah Livers, center, drives between Maryland guards Darryl...

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    Michigan forward Isaiah Livers, center, drives between Maryland guards Darryl Morsell, left, and Anthony Cowan Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Indiana's Robert Johnson (4) puts up a shot against Maryland's...

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    Indiana's Robert Johnson (4) puts up a shot against Maryland's Kevin Huerter during the second half Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington. The Hoosiers won, 71-68.

  • Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon, left, directs his players in...

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    Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon, left, directs his players in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) tries to control the ball...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) tries to control the ball as he drives past Nebraska's Thomas Allen (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

  • Michigan State's Matt McQuaid, left, shoots against Maryland's Anthony Cowan...

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    Michigan State's Matt McQuaid, left, shoots against Maryland's Anthony Cowan (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich.

  • Kobe King of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded...

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    Kobe King of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded by Eric Ayala of Maryland in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) reacts after he hit a...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) reacts after he hit a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 61-51.

  • Purdue forward Vincent Edwards brings the ball upcourt against Maryland...

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    Purdue forward Vincent Edwards brings the ball upcourt against Maryland guard Darryl Morsell in the second half Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) dribbles with the ball against...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) dribbles with the ball against Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 73-57.

  • Penn State's Jamari Wheeler (5), left, loses the ball as...

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    Penn State's Jamari Wheeler (5), left, loses the ball as Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 78-61.

  • Wisconsin guard Khalil Iverson (21) fights for a rebound against...

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    Wisconsin guard Khalil Iverson (21) fights for a rebound against Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) and guard Dion Wiley during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten conference tournament, Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., center drives past Michigan State's Joshua...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., center drives past Michigan State's Joshua Langford to the basket in the second half. Michigan State defeated Maryland by score of 74 to 68 at Xfinity Center.

  • Maryland center Michal Cekovsky drives against Michigan State forward Nick...

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    Maryland center Michal Cekovsky drives against Michigan State forward Nick Ward in the first half Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins, left, reacts after fouling Michigan forward...

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    Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins, left, reacts after fouling Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis, of Canada, (13) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) dunks over Rutgers guard Corey...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) dunks over Rutgers guard Corey Sanders (3) and center Shaquille Doorson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon gestures in the first half...

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    Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon gestures in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, blocks a shot by Maryland's...

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    Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, blocks a shot by Maryland's Bruno Fernando, right, as Jaren Jackson Jr., helps out in the first half. Michigan State defeated Maryland by score of 74 to 68 at Xfinity Center.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) drives to the basket...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) drives to the basket past Penn State forward John Harrar (21), left, and Penn State guard Josh Reaves (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 78-61.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan, right, drives against Michigan State's Foster Loyer...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan, right, drives against Michigan State's Foster Loyer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich.

  • Maryland guard Eric Ayala, left, reaches for possession of the...

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    Maryland guard Eric Ayala, left, reaches for possession of the ball from Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. tries to defend Minnesota Nate Mason,...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. tries to defend Minnesota Nate Mason, left, as the Gophers' Davonta Fitzgerald (20) reaches for the ball during the second half Jan. 18, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Minnesota guard Nate Mason (2) tries to protect the ball...

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    Minnesota guard Nate Mason (2) tries to protect the ball as he is pressured by Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. during the second half of the Terps' 77-66 win at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland coach Mark Turgeon directs his players during the first...

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    Maryland coach Mark Turgeon directs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando, right, posts up against Ohio State's Kaleb...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando, right, posts up against Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots over Illinois guard...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots over Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York.

  • Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) goes to the basket against...

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    Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) goes to the basket against Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) and forward Bruno Fernando (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in College Park, Md. Huerter was called for a foul on the play.

  • Penn State guard Myles Dread, right, defends Maryland guard Aaron...

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    Penn State guard Myles Dread, right, defends Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.

  • Maryland center Bruno Fernando, center, of Angola, drives between Northwestern...

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    Maryland center Bruno Fernando, center, of Angola, drives between Northwestern guard Ryan Greer, left, and center Dererk Pardon in the first half Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park.

  • Illinois guard Tevian Jones (5) drives to the basket past...

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    Illinois guard Tevian Jones (5) drives to the basket past Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York. Illinois defeated Maryland 78-67.

  • Brad Davison of the Wisconsin Badgers is called for a...

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    Brad Davison of the Wisconsin Badgers is called for a foul as Darryl Morsell of the Maryland Terrapins heads for the net during the second round of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 1, 2018 in New York City.

  • Michigan State's Cassius Winston, right, defends against Maryland's Bruno Fernando...

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    Michigan State's Cassius Winston, right, defends against Maryland's Bruno Fernando in the first half. Michigan State defeated Maryland by score of 74 to 68 at Xfinity Center.

  • College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #10 Darryl Morsell makes a jump shot...

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    College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #10 Darryl Morsell makes a jump shot in the first half, he's defended by Minnesota's #41 Gaston Diedhiou. University of Maryland Terps vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA men's basketball at the XFINITY Center.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, drives against Northwestern guard...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, drives against Northwestern guard Ryan Greer in the first half Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park.

  • Ohio State's Duane Washington, left, center, is fouled as Maryland's...

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    Ohio State's Duane Washington, left, center, is fouled as Maryland's Jalen Smith, Eric Ayala and Ricky Lindo Jr., from left, defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) takes a shot over Penn...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) takes a shot over Penn State's Rasir Bolton (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 78-61.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) takes a shot over Penn...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) takes a shot over Penn State forward Mike Watkins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, center, muscles his way through the...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, center, muscles his way through the Indiana defense, including forward Juwan Morgan (13) during their game Friday night. Fernando had a double-double to lead the host Terrapins to an upset of the 22nd-ranked Hoosiers.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) goes to the basket against...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) goes to the basket against Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) tries to get past Penn State's...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) tries to get past Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 78-61.

  • Maryland's Aaron Wiggins, center, shoots against Michigan State's Aaron Henry,...

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    Maryland's Aaron Wiggins, center, shoots against Michigan State's Aaron Henry, left, Kenny Goins, right, and Xavier Tillman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 69-55.

  • Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins takes a shot...

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    Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins takes a shot over Jon Teske #15 of the Michigan Wolverines in the first half during a college basketball game at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.

  • Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) tries to steal the ball...

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    Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) tries to steal the ball from Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.

  • Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) shoots over Maryland guard Anthony...

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    Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) shoots over Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1), forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, (23) and guard Eric Ayala (5) in the first half Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park.

  • Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon on the sidelines during the...

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    Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. is guarded by Northwestern guard...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. is guarded by Northwestern guard Isiah Brown during the first half Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) is defended by Indiana's Juwan Morgan...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) is defended by Indiana's Juwan Morgan during the first half Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) goes to the basket over...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) goes to the basket over Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ (22) during the second half of a game in the second round of the Big Ten tournament, Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Wisconsin won, 59-54.

  • Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) fights for the ball against...

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    Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) fights for the ball against Michigan forward Moritz Wagner, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in College Park, Md. Michigan won 85-61.

  • Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) passes the ball past Rutgers...

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    Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) passes the ball past Rutgers guard Issa Thiam (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland guard Eric Ayala, right, drives against Indiana guard Devonte...

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    Maryland guard Eric Ayala, right, drives against Indiana guard Devonte Green in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland guard Eric Ayala, right, tries to steal possession from...

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    Maryland guard Eric Ayala, right, tries to steal possession from Northwestern forward Vic Law in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park. Maryland won 70-52.

  • Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers, left, drives against Maryland forward Bruno...

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    Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers, left, drives against Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

  • Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman, right, goes to the basket against...

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    Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman, right, goes to the basket against Maryland guard Dion Wiley, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Mike Locksley, left, the new Maryland football coach shows Alabama...

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    Mike Locksley, left, the new Maryland football coach shows Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts around the Xfinity Center before the men's basketball team faces No. 22 Indiana on Friday night.

  • Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) blocks a shot by Maryland's Eric...

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    Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) blocks a shot by Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Ohio State guard Keyshawn Woods, center, shoots over Maryland guard...

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    Ohio State guard Keyshawn Woods, center, shoots over Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., from left, forward Ricky Lindo Jr., and guard Darryl Morsell in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) looks to make a pass...

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    Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) looks to make a pass by the Indiana defense during their game Friday ninght at the Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, of Angola, shoots over Michigan...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, of Angola, shoots over Michigan center Jon Teske in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Michigan forward Moritz Wagner, left, goes to the basket against...

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    Michigan forward Moritz Wagner, left, goes to the basket against Maryland center Michal Cekovsky, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Michigan forward Isaiah Livers, left, steals the ball away from...

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    Michigan forward Isaiah Livers, left, steals the ball away from Maryland guard Darryl Morsell (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

  • Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland shoots while being guarded by...

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    Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland shoots while being guarded by D'Mitrik Trice of  Wisconsin in the second half at the Kohl Center on Feb.  01, 2019, in Madison.

  • Ohio State players watch the final moments of an NCAA...

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    Ohio State players watch the final moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 72-62.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. smiles near Indiana guards Aljami...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. smiles near Indiana guards Aljami Durham, left, and Devonte Green after Cowan was fouled while driving the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 78-75.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell looks to shoot over Purdue forward...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell looks to shoot over Purdue forward Vincent Edwards in the first half Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland and Thorir Thorbjarnarson of Nebraska...

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    Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland and Thorir Thorbjarnarson of Nebraska grab for a loose ball at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Neb.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, right, drives against Michigan forward Isaiah...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, right, drives against Michigan forward Isaiah Livers in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins ties to dribbles...

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    Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins ties to dribbles around Jon Teske #15 of the Michigan Wolverines in the first half during a college basketball game at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.

  • Maryland coach Mark Turgeon gestures during the first half against...

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    Maryland coach Mark Turgeon gestures during the first half against Wisconsin on Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon gestures during the first half...

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    Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.

  • Maryland forward Jalen Smith, right, struggles for a rebound against...

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    Maryland forward Jalen Smith, right, struggles for a rebound against Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

  • Jalen Smith of the Maryland Terrapins drives on Isaiah Roby...

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    Jalen Smith of the Maryland Terrapins drives on Isaiah Roby of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

  • Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins drives the ball in the second...

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    Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins drives the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy, left, drives past Maryland forwards Ricky...

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    Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy, left, drives past Maryland forwards Ricky Lindo Jr., center, and Jalen Smith in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Nebraska's James Palmer Jr. (24) makes a layup against Maryland's...

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    Nebraska's James Palmer Jr. (24) makes a layup against Maryland's Kevin Huerter (4) during the first half.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. shoots against Purdue on Jan. 31,...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. shoots against Purdue on Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ (22) drives to the basket against...

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    Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ (22) drives to the basket against Maryland center Sean Obi during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten conference tournament, Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

  • Iowa forward Luka Garza, center, watches from the bench with...

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    Iowa forward Luka Garza, center, watches from the bench with teammates Ryan Kriener, left, and Connor McCaffery during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Maryland won 66-65.

  • Wisconsin guard Khalil Iverson (21) drives to the basket against...

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    Wisconsin guard Khalil Iverson (21) drives to the basket against Maryland forward Joshua Tomaic (33) and guard Jared Nickens (11) during the first half an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten men's tournament, Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

  • Bruno Fernando of Maryland reacts after he is called for...

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    Bruno Fernando of Maryland reacts after he is called for a foul late in the second half against Wisconsin during the second round of the Big Ten basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 1, 2018.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan (1) is fouled by Indiana's Josh Newkirk...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan (1) is fouled by Indiana's Josh Newkirk during the first half Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington.

  • Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr., right, drives past Maryland...

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    Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr., right, drives past Maryland guard Serrel Smith Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, top, Minnesota center Daniel Oturu (25),...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, top, Minnesota center Daniel Oturu (25), and Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) all try for a loose ball during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis.

  • Maryland's Dion Wiley hits a 3 pointer over Michigan State's...

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    Maryland's Dion Wiley hits a 3 pointer over Michigan State's Miles Bridges in the first half Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Eric Ayala drives to the basket as Iowa...

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    Maryland guard Eric Ayala drives to the basket as Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.

  • Eric Ayala #5 of the Maryland Terrapins dribbles on Thomas...

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    Eric Ayala #5 of the Maryland Terrapins dribbles on Thomas Allen #12 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

  • Ethan Happ of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded...

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    Ethan Happ of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded by Maryland's Jalen Smith in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., top, is fouled by Wisconsin's Brad...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., top, is fouled by Wisconsin's Brad Davison, left, in the second half Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando, 23, slams in two points between Wisconsin's...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando, 23, slams in two points between Wisconsin's Khalil Iverson, left, and Ethan Happ n the first half Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) shoots against Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22)...

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    Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) shoots against Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon shows his frustration against Nebraska...

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    Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon shows his frustration against Nebraska during the second half.

  • Maryland forward Jalen Smith, left, shoots over Wisconsin forward Charles...

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    Maryland forward Jalen Smith, left, shoots over Wisconsin forward Charles Thomas IV in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots as Michigan forward...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots as Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

  • Purdue center Isaac Haas (44) looks to shoot over Maryland...

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    Purdue center Isaac Haas (44) looks to shoot over Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) during the second half at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018.

  • Purdue guard Dakota Mathias defends Maryland guard Kevin Huerter in...

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    Purdue guard Dakota Mathias defends Maryland guard Kevin Huerter in the second half Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Brad Davison of Wisconsin loses the ball as Michal Cekovsky,...

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    Brad Davison of Wisconsin loses the ball as Michal Cekovsky, left, and Anthony Cowan Jr. defend during the second round of the Big Ten basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 1, 2018.

  • Maryland's Dion Wiley, right, blocks a shot by Wisconsin's Brad...

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    Maryland's Dion Wiley, right, blocks a shot by Wisconsin's Brad Davison late in the second half Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots over Wisconsin forward...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots over Wisconsin forward Aleem Ford, left, and guard Kobe King in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park. Cowan contributed a game-high 21 points to Maryland's 64-60 win.

  • Michigan guard Zavier Simpson, left, goes to the basket past...

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    Michigan guard Zavier Simpson, left, goes to the basket past Maryland guard Anthony Cowan, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., right, is fouled by Michigan State's...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., right, is fouled by Michigan State's Matt McQuaid (20) on the way to the basket in the second half. The Spartans won, 74-68, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) shoots next to Rutgers guard...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) shoots next to Rutgers guard Corey Sanders (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 61-51.

  • Maryland's Kevin Huerter goes shoots against Penn State during a game Wednesday, Feb....

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    Maryland's Kevin Huerter goes shoots against Penn State during a game Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in State College, Pa.

  • Purdue guard P.J. Thompson (11) shoots after being fouled by...

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    Purdue guard P.J. Thompson (11) shoots after being fouled by Maryland guard Kevin Huerter, below, during the second half Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. The Boilermakers won, 75-67.

  • Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ (22) and Maryland forward Bruno Fernando...

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    Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ (22) and Maryland forward Bruno Fernando fight for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten conference tournament, Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

  • Maryland's Darryl Morsell hits a layup over Michigan State's Lourawls...

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    Maryland's Darryl Morsell hits a layup over Michigan State's Lourawls Nairn Jr., in the first half Jan. 28, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) drives to the basket past...

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    Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) drives to the basket past Illinois guard Tevian Jones during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York.

  • Maryland guard Serrel Smith Jr. (10) dribbles past Penn State...

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    Maryland guard Serrel Smith Jr. (10) dribbles past Penn State guard Rasir Bolton (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando dunks against Nebraska's Isaiah Roby during the...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando dunks against Nebraska's Isaiah Roby during the second half.

  • Maryland coach Mark Turgeon gestures during the second half of...

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    Maryland coach Mark Turgeon gestures during the second half of a game against Wisconsin in the second round of the Big Ten conference tournament Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Wisconsin won, 59-54.

  • Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates a three...

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    Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates a three point basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) drives between Wisconsin's D'Mitrik Trice (0)...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) drives between Wisconsin's D'Mitrik Trice (0) and Ethan Happ, right, during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Purdue's P.J. Thompson strips the ball from Maryland's Anthony Cowan...

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    Purdue's P.J. Thompson strips the ball from Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. on Jan. 31, 2018,  at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Northwestern guard Anthony Gaines (11) and Maryland forward Bruno Fernando...

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    Northwestern guard Anthony Gaines (11) and Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) reach for a rebound during the first half Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Maryland's Kevin Huerter dives for the ball, which is picked...

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    Maryland's Kevin Huerter dives for the ball, which is picked up Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, in the second half. The Spartans won, 74-68, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland coach Mark Turgeon motions to his players during the...

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    Maryland coach Mark Turgeon motions to his players during the first half of Maryland's 77-66 win over Minnesota at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland's Jalen Smith, right, grabs a a loose ball from...

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    Maryland's Jalen Smith, right, grabs a a loose ball from Ohio State's Kyle Young during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Maryland won 75-61.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left, fouls Ethan Happ of Wisconsin in...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left, fouls Ethan Happ of Wisconsin in the second half during the second round of the Big Ten basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 1, 2018.

  • Wisconsin's Brevin Pritzl (1) and Tai Strickland (13) celebrate after...

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    Wisconsin's Brevin Pritzl (1) and Tai Strickland (13) celebrate after Wisconsin defeated Maryland, 69-61, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon gestures during the first half...

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    Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) goes to the basket past...

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    Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) goes to the basket past Rutgers guard Issa Thiam (35) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 61-51.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. drives past Purdue center Isaac...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. drives past Purdue center Isaac Haas during the first half Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Iowa guard Isaiah Moss grabs a rebound in front of...

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    Iowa guard Isaiah Moss grabs a rebound in front of Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr., right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.

  • Penn State's Lamar Stevens shoots over Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left,...

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    Penn State's Lamar Stevens shoots over Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left, during a game Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in State College, Pa.

  • Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. walks on the court in...

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    Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. walks on the court in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, gestures after scoring in...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, gestures after scoring in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 72-62.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. gestures after making a 3-pointer...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. gestures after making a 3-pointer in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, center, of Angola, shoots over Northwestern...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, center, of Angola, shoots over Northwestern center Dererk Pardon, left, and forward Miller Kopp in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park, Md. Fernando contributed a game-high 22 points to Maryland's 70-52 win. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Ethan Happ of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded...

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    Ethan Happ of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded by Jalen Smith of Maryland in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland center Michal Cekovsky dunks on Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy...

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    Maryland center Michal Cekovsky dunks on Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy during the second half Jan. 18, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park. The Terps won, 77-66.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., front, and forward Bruno Fernando,...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., front, and forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, celebrate after winning an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Indiana guard Romeo Langford stands on the court in the...

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    Indiana guard Romeo Langford stands on the court in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) goes to the hoop as Minnesota's...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) goes to the hoop as Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) defends him during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis.

  • Maryland's Ricky Lindo (14) knocks the ball loose from Wisconsin's...

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    Maryland's Ricky Lindo (14) knocks the ball loose from Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) and Nebraska's Isaiah Roby (15) compete...

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    Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) and Nebraska's Isaiah Roby (15) compete for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

  • Nebraska's James Palmer Jr. (0), Thorir Thorbjarnarson, rear, and Maryland's...

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    Nebraska's James Palmer Jr. (0), Thorir Thorbjarnarson, rear, and Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. (1), go for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, and forward Bruno Fernando,...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, and forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, celebrate after winning an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Michigan State's Kenny Goins shoots against Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left,...

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    Michigan State's Kenny Goins shoots against Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left, and Jalen Smith (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 69-55.

  • Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo in action against Maryland...

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    Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo in action against Maryland in the first half. Michigan State defeated Maryland by score of 74 to 68 at Xfinity Center.

  • Purdue guard Carsen Edwards defends Maryland guard Dion Wiley in...

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    Purdue guard Carsen Edwards defends Maryland guard Dion Wiley in the second half Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Maryland's Darryl Morsell dunks in the second half against Minnesota...

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    Maryland's Darryl Morsell dunks in the second half against Minnesota on Jan. 18, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Rutgers forward Deshawn Freeman (33) reaches for the loose ball...

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    Rutgers forward Deshawn Freeman (33) reaches for the loose ball near Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1), center Michal Cekovsky (15) and forward Joshua Tomaic (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. drives against Purdue guard P.J....

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. drives against Purdue guard P.J. Thompson during the first half Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Michigan guard Zavier Simpson drives during the second half of...

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    Michigan guard Zavier Simpson drives during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

  • Minnesota players watch the final moments of Maryland's 77-66 win...

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    Minnesota players watch the final moments of Maryland's 77-66 win Jan. 18, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Michigan State's Nick Ward, left, blocks a shot by Maryland's...

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    Michigan State's Nick Ward, left, blocks a shot by Maryland's Michal Cekovsky in the second half. Michigan State defeated Maryland by score of 74 to 68 at Xfinity Center.

  • Maryland forwards Bruno Fernando, left, of Angola, and Ricky Lindo...

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    Maryland forwards Bruno Fernando, left, of Angola, and Ricky Lindo Jr. embrace after an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won, 64-60.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) shoots over Purdue center Isaac...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) shoots over Purdue center Isaac Haas during the first half Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Coach Mark Turgeon gestures during the first half of Maryland's...

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    Coach Mark Turgeon gestures during the first half of Maryland's game against Wisconsin on Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, (23) drives between Indiana...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, (23) drives between Indiana forward Justin Smith, left, and guard Devonte Green (11) in the first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Friday Jan. 11, 2019.

  • College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #33 Joshua Tomaic and #15 Michal Cekovsky...

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    College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #33 Joshua Tomaic and #15 Michal Cekovsky defend a shot attempt from Minnesota's #3 Jordan Murphy in the second half. University of Maryland Terps vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA men's basketball at the XFINITY Center.

  • Maryland's Kevin Huerter takes a shot over Minnesota's Dupree McBrayer...

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    Maryland's Kevin Huerter takes a shot over Minnesota's Dupree McBrayer in the first half Jan. 18, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #4 Kevin Huerter jumps to block a...

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    College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #4 Kevin Huerter jumps to block a shot in the first half. University of Maryland Terps vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA men's basketball at the XFINITY Center.

  • Maryland guard Eric Ayala, left, drives against Purdue guard Carsen...

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    Maryland guard Eric Ayala, left, drives against Purdue guard Carsen Edwards during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, left, of Angola, drives past Wisconsin...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, left, of Angola, drives past Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) drives between Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35)...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) drives between Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) and Ethan Happ (22) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Indiana coach Archie Miller calls a play during the first...

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    Indiana coach Archie Miller calls a play during the first half against Maryland on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando, right, dunks against Michigan State's Gabe Brown...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando, right, dunks against Michigan State's Gabe Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich.

  • Maryland's Darryl Morsell (10) talks with coach Mark Turgeon during...

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    Maryland's Darryl Morsell (10) talks with coach Mark Turgeon during the first half against Indiana on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington.

  • Maryland's Michal Cekovsky shoots over Indiana's Justin Smith during the...

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    Maryland's Michal Cekovsky shoots over Indiana's Justin Smith during the first half Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. looks for a teammate as...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. looks for a teammate as he is pressured by Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid (20) and forward Nick Ward (44) in the first half Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at Xfinity Center College Park.

  • Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis, right, of Canada, protects the ball...

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    Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis, right, of Canada, protects the ball as he is pressured by Maryland forward Jalen Smith, left, and guard Darryl Morsell in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Maryland's Kevin Huerter makes a layup against Nebraska's Jordy Tshimanga...

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    Maryland's Kevin Huerter makes a layup against Nebraska's Jordy Tshimanga during the second half.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. drives past Iowa guard Joe...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. drives past Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.

  • Brad Davison of Wisconsin loses the ball as Michal Cekovsky,...

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    Brad Davison of Wisconsin loses the ball as Michal Cekovsky, left, and Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland defend during the second round of the Big Ten basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 1, 2018.

  • Maryland's Kevin Huerter (4), from left, Dion Wiley (5) and...

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    Maryland's Kevin Huerter (4), from left, Dion Wiley (5) and Darryl Morsell (10) watch teammate Anthony Cowan Jr., (1) take a foul shot against Wisconsin near the end of the game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, left, drives past Northwestern guard Anthony...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, left, drives past Northwestern guard Anthony Gaines in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park. Maryland won 70-52.

  • ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 16: Ignas Brazdeikis #13 of...

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    ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 16: Ignas Brazdeikis #13 of the Michigan Wolverines takes a first half shot behind Ricky Lindo Jr. #14 of the Maryland Terrapins at Crisler Arena on February 16, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr., right, beats Maryland's Michal Cekovsky,...

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    Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr., right, beats Maryland's Michal Cekovsky, center, to the loose ball in the second half. Michigan State defeated Maryland by score of 74 to 68 at Xfinity Center.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando takes a shot over Minnesota's Bakary Konate...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando takes a shot over Minnesota's Bakary Konate in the first half Jan. 18, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. shoots between Minnesota forward Davonte...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. shoots between Minnesota forward Davonte Fitzgerald (20) and guard Dupree McBrayer during the second half of the Terps' 77-66 win Jan. 18, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Penn State's Josh Reaves dribbles around Maryland's Darryl Morsell during a...

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    Penn State's Josh Reaves dribbles around Maryland's Darryl Morsell during a game Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in State College, Pa.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) dunks the ball during the...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York.

  • Maryland's Darryl Morsell, center, shoots over Ohio State's Keyshawn Woods,...

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    Maryland's Darryl Morsell, center, shoots over Ohio State's Keyshawn Woods, left, and Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.

  • Michigan State's Joshua Langford grabs an offensive rebound over Maryland's...

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    Michigan State's Joshua Langford grabs an offensive rebound over Maryland's Jared Nickens, from left, Anthony Cowan Jr. and Bruno Fernando in the second half. The Spartans won, 74-68, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland guards Kevin Huerter (4) and Anthony Cowan (1) chase...

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    Maryland guards Kevin Huerter (4) and Anthony Cowan (1) chase a loose ball against Northwestern guard Bryant McIntosh (30) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey, right, fights for the ball against...

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    Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey, right, fights for the ball against Maryland guard Dion Wiley, left, during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 73-57.

  • Purdue guard Carsen Edwards, center, shoots against Maryland guard Darryl...

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    Purdue guard Carsen Edwards, center, shoots against Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, forward Bruno Fernando and forward Jalen Smith, from left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Wisconsin guard Brad Davison (34) shoots a 3-point goal over...

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    Wisconsin guard Brad Davison (34) shoots a 3-point goal over Maryland guard Darryl Morsell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten conference tournament, Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

  • Maryland forward Jalen Smith shoots over Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon,...

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    Maryland forward Jalen Smith shoots over Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.

  • Maryland's Darryl Morsell (11) goes to the basket against Nebraska's...

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    Maryland's Darryl Morsell (11) goes to the basket against Nebraska's Isaiah Roby (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

  • Northwestern guard Isiah Brown (12) loses the ball against Maryland...

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    Northwestern guard Isiah Brown (12) loses the ball against Maryland guard Anthony Cowan, left, during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Penn State's Shep Garner dribbles against Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. during a game...

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    Penn State's Shep Garner dribbles against Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. during a game Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in State College, Pa.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) brings the ball up...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) brings the ball up court in front of Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York.

  • Maryland's Sean Obi, center, takes a foul shot against Wisconsin...

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    Maryland's Sean Obi, center, takes a foul shot against Wisconsin in the first half Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Michigan State's Miles Bridges shoots from the foul line with...

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    Michigan State's Miles Bridges shoots from the foul line with 3.4 seconds left in the second half. The Spartans defeated the Terps, 74-68, on Sunday, Jan. 28, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Michigan State's Jaren Jackson,left, blocks a shot by Maryland's Anthony...

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    Michigan State's Jaren Jackson,left, blocks a shot by Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., right, with 44 seconds left in the second half. The Spartans defeated Maryland, 74-68, on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland's Jalen Smith (25) defends against Nebraska's Isaiah Roby (15)...

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    Maryland's Jalen Smith (25) defends against Nebraska's Isaiah Roby (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

  • Bruno Fernando of Maryland handles the ball while being guarded...

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    Bruno Fernando of Maryland handles the ball while being guarded by Ethan Happ of Wisconsin in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019 in Madison.

  • Northwestern guard Isiah Brown (12), left, is guarded by Maryland...

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    Northwestern guard Isiah Brown (12), left, is guarded by Maryland center Michal Cekovsky (15) during the second half Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) dunks during the second half...

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    Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) dunks during the second half against Northwestern on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland attempts a shot while being...

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    Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland attempts a shot while being guarded by Nate Reuvers of Wisconsin in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (2) dunks against Maryland...

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    Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (2) dunks against Maryland guard Darryl Morsell (10) and forward Bruno Fernando in the first half Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Iowa forward Ryan Kriener, left, is fouled by Maryland forward...

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    Iowa forward Ryan Kriener, left, is fouled by Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.

  • Brad Davison of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded...

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    Brad Davison of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded by Eric Ayala (5) of Maryland in the second half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 01, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell (10) goes to the basket against...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell (10) goes to the basket against Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers during the second half in the second round of the Big Ten tournament Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Wisconsin won, 59-54.

  • College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #15 Michal Cekovsky dunks the ball during...

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    College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #15 Michal Cekovsky dunks the ball during the second half, Minnesota's #3 Jordan Murphy waits to catch the ball. University of Maryland Terps vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA men's basketball at the XFINITY Center.

  • Maryland's Eric Ayala, right, drives to the basket against Ohio...

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    Maryland's Eric Ayala, right, drives to the basket against Ohio State's Andre Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell runs down the court in the...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell runs down the court in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

  • Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon reacts during the second half...

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    Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon reacts during the second half of his team's NCAA college basketball game against Penn State Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 78-61.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan shoots against Purdue in the first...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan shoots against Purdue in the first half Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando shoots over Purdue's Isaac Haas on Jan....

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando shoots over Purdue's Isaac Haas on Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left, and Kevin Huerter, right, defend against...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left, and Kevin Huerter, right, defend against Wisconsin's Ethan Happ in the second half Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Purdue forward Matt Haarms dunks against Maryland during the second...

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    Purdue forward Matt Haarms dunks against Maryland during the second half Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) drives past Iowa guard Connor...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) drives past Iowa guard Connor McCaffery during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Maryland won 66-65.

  • Maryland's Michal Cekovsky looks down at Minnesota's falling Nate Mason...

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    Maryland's Michal Cekovsky looks down at Minnesota's falling Nate Mason in the first half Jan. 18, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Northwestern guard Isiah Brown (12), right, is guarded by Maryland...

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    Northwestern guard Isiah Brown (12), right, is guarded by Maryland center Michal Cekovsky (15) during the second half Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) shoots against Indiana's Collin Hartman (30)...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) shoots against Indiana's Collin Hartman (30) and Zach McRoberts (15) during the first half Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) reacts to a call...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York. Illinois defeated Maryland 78-67.

  • Wisconsin guard Brad Davison (34) goes to the basket against...

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    Wisconsin guard Brad Davison (34) goes to the basket against Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten conference tournament, Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

  • Bruno Fernando of the Maryland Terrapins drives on Brady Heiman...

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    Bruno Fernando of the Maryland Terrapins drives on Brady Heiman of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

  • Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) grabs a rebound over Minnesota...

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    Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) grabs a rebound over Minnesota center Matz Stockman (35), of Norway, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • The Maryland Terrapins fans hold up newspapers during introductions of...

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    The Maryland Terrapins fans hold up newspapers during introductions of Michigan Wolverines players before a college basketball game at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park, Maryland.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando dunks during the second half against Wisconsin...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando dunks during the second half against Wisconsin in the second round of the Big Ten tournament, Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Wisconsin won, 59-54.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. reacts after he was fouled by...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. reacts after he was fouled by Wisconsin's Ethan Happ, background, after an inbound pass with seconds left in the game Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Rutgers guard Jake Dadika (10) looks to pass as Maryland...

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    Rutgers guard Jake Dadika (10) looks to pass as Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 61-51.

  • Indiana guard Devonte Green, right, drives around Maryland guard Serrel...

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    Indiana guard Devonte Green, right, drives around Maryland guard Serrel Smith Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Northwestern forward Vic Law, right, shoots over Maryland guard Darryl...

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    Northwestern forward Vic Law, right, shoots over Maryland guard Darryl Morsell in the first half Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park.

  • Nebraska's Isaac Copeland Jr. (14) is congratulated on a basket...

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    Nebraska's Isaac Copeland Jr. (14) is congratulated on a basket by teammate Anton Gill.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., grabs his right hand after he...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., grabs his right hand after he was knocked to the floor by Michigan State players in the second half. Michigan State defeated Maryland by score of 74 to 68 at Xfinity Center.

  • Maryland guard Kevin Huerter, right, shoots against Northwestern forward Vic...

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    Maryland guard Kevin Huerter, right, shoots against Northwestern forward Vic Law, left, during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 73-57.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left, and Jalen Smith (25) celebrate the...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left, and Jalen Smith (25) celebrate the 82-67 win over Minnesota during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis.

  • Indiana's Juwan Morgan (13) goes to the basket past Maryland's...

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    Indiana's Juwan Morgan (13) goes to the basket past Maryland's Joshua Tomaic during the second half Monday on Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington. Indiana won 71-68.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, top, blocks a shot attempt by...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, top, blocks a shot attempt by Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 72-62.

  • Maryland coach Mark Turgeon calls out to his players during...

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    Maryland coach Mark Turgeon calls out to his players during the second half against Northwestern Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell (10) shoots against Northwestern forward Aaron...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell (10) shoots against Northwestern forward Aaron Falzon, left, and guard Anthony Gaines (11) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 73-57.

  • Maryland coach Mark Turgeon tries to get the crowd to...

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    Maryland coach Mark Turgeon tries to get the crowd to make noise against Michigan State in the second half. The Spartans won, 74-68, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Nebraska's Isaiah Roby (15) drives to the basket between Maryland's...

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    Nebraska's Isaiah Roby (15) drives to the basket between Maryland's Darryl Morsell (11) and Bruno Fernando, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell heads upcourt in front of Purdue...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell heads upcourt in front of Purdue guard P.J. Thompson (11) in the first half Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Wisconsin's Ethan Happ  dribbles while being guarded by Ricky Lindo...

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    Wisconsin's Ethan Happ  dribbles while being guarded by Ricky Lindo Jr. of Maryland in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Northwestern men's basketball coach Chris Collins reacts during the first...

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    Northwestern men's basketball coach Chris Collins reacts during the first half against Maryland on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Indiana's Juwan Morgan (13) and Collin Hartman celebrate during the...

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    Indiana's Juwan Morgan (13) and Collin Hartman celebrate during the second half against Maryland on Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington. The Hoosiers won, 71-68.

  • Minnesota center Bakary Konate looks for a teammate as he...

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    Minnesota center Bakary Konate looks for a teammate as he is pressured by Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, right, during the first half Jan. 18, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) goes to the basket against...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) goes to the basket against Northwestern forward Gavin Skelly (44) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 73-57.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando shoots against Purdue on Jan. 31, 2018,...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando shoots against Purdue on Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Michigan forward Moritz Wagner, left, reaches for the ball against...

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    Michigan forward Moritz Wagner, left, reaches for the ball against Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in College Park, Md. Wagner was called for a foul on the play.

  • Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins drives to the...

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    Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins drives to the basket through Ignas Brazdeikis #13 and Jordan Poole #2 of the Michigan Wolverines in the second half during a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.

  • Eric Ayala of  Maryland draws a foul against Brad Davison...

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    Eric Ayala of  Maryland draws a foul against Brad Davison of  Wisconsin Badgers in the second half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland guard Kevin Huerter goes to the basket against Northwestern...

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    Maryland guard Kevin Huerter goes to the basket against Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey (20) during the first half Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Michigan State's Miles Bridges, right, scores despite great defence by...

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    Michigan State's Miles Bridges, right, scores despite great defence by Maryland's Michal Cekovsky in the second half. The Spartans won, 74-68, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #10 Darryl Morsell is called for a...

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    College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #10 Darryl Morsell is called for a foul in the second half, he seems to disagree with the call. University of Maryland Terps vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA men's basketball at the XFINITY Center.

  • College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #33 Joshua Tomaic and #5 Dion Wiley...

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    College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #33 Joshua Tomaic and #5 Dion Wiley try to stop a rush from Minnesota's #11 Isaiah Washington in the second half. University of Maryland Terps vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA men's basketball at the XFINITY Center.

  • Ignas Brazdeikis #13 of the Michigan Wolverines pulls down a...

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    Ignas Brazdeikis #13 of the Michigan Wolverines pulls down a rebound between Bruno Fernando #23 and Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins second half during a college basketball game at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.

  • Maryland's Kevin Huerter makes a shot over Nebraska's Isaac Copeland...

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    Maryland's Kevin Huerter makes a shot over Nebraska's Isaac Copeland Jr. during the second half.

  • Maryland forward Jalen Smith slams the ball during the second half of...

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    Maryland forward Jalen Smith slams the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 78-61.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, of Angola, drives against Minnesota...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, of Angola, drives against Minnesota center Matz Stockman, of Norway, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Indiana's Robert Johnson and Maryland's Kevin Huerter dive for a...

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    Indiana's Robert Johnson and Maryland's Kevin Huerter dive for a loose ball during the second half Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington. The Hoosiers won, 71-68.

  • Maryland's Darryl Morsell, right, blocks a shot by Penn State's...

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    Maryland's Darryl Morsell, right, blocks a shot by Penn State's Mike Watkins during a game Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in State College, Pa.

  • Maryland coach Mark Turgeon talks to Bruno Fernando (23) during...

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    Maryland coach Mark Turgeon talks to Bruno Fernando (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Maryland won 60-45.

  • Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon, left, gestures next to an...

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    Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon, left, gestures next to an official during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, right, shoots over Ohio State forward...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, right, shoots over Ohio State forward Andre Wesson in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 72-62.

  • Minnesota forward Jarvis Omersa, bottom, tries to keep possession as...

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    Minnesota forward Jarvis Omersa, bottom, tries to keep possession as he is surrounded by Maryland players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, drives against Purdue center Matt...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, drives against Purdue center Matt Haarms, guard Nojel Eastern and forward Grady Eifert, from left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) and forward Bruno Fernando (23)...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) and forward Bruno Fernando (23) work for the ball against Rutgers guard Issa Thiam (35) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 61-51.

  • Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon watches his team as they...

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    Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon watches his team as they play Minnesota during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Minneapolis.

  • Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis grabs a rebound next to Maryland...

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    Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis grabs a rebound next to Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

  • Northwestern forward Aaron Falzon (35) goes to the basket against...

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    Northwestern forward Aaron Falzon (35) goes to the basket against Maryland center Michal Cekovsky (15) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md. Also seen is Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5).

  • Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates with a coach after...

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    Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates with a coach after defeating No. 13 Maryland 78-67 in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York. Illinois defeated Maryland 78-67.

  • Indiana's Freddie McSwain Jr.'s shot is blocked by Maryland's Michal...

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    Indiana's Freddie McSwain Jr.'s shot is blocked by Maryland's Michal Cekovsky during the first half Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington.

  • Minnesota coach Richard Pitino gestures during the second half of...

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    Minnesota coach Richard Pitino gestures during the second half of his team's 77-66 loss to Maryland on Jan. 18, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Nebraska's James Palmer Jr. (0), and Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr....

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    Nebraska's James Palmer Jr. (0), and Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. go for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

  • Maryland's Sean Obi scores as he is fouled by Wisconsin's...

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    Maryland's Sean Obi scores as he is fouled by Wisconsin's Brad Davison, left, in the first half Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey (20) goes to the basket against...

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    Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey (20) goes to the basket against Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando grabs a rebound next to Iowa...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando grabs a rebound next to Iowa forward Luka Garza, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.

  • Maryland's Dion Wiley, left, and Kevin Huerter walk past former...

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    Maryland's Dion Wiley, left, and Kevin Huerter walk past former Terp Greivis Vásquez, clapping, after Michigan State emerged with a 74-68 win Jan. 28, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., top, pulls up for a shot...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., top, pulls up for a shot as Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Maryland won 75-61.

  • College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #4 Kevin Huerter jumps as she shoots...

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    College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #4 Kevin Huerter jumps as she shoots a basket in the first half, he's defended by Minnesota's #20 Davonte Fitzgerald and #42 Michael Hurt. University of Maryland Terps vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA men's basketball at the XFINITY Center.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. goes to the basket against...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. goes to the basket against Northwestern guard Isiah Brown during the first half Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Nebraska's Nana Akenten (25) wins a rebound against Maryland's Jalen...

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    Nebraska's Nana Akenten (25) wins a rebound against Maryland's Jalen Smith (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

  • Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey (20) shoots against Maryland guard Kevin...

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    Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey (20) shoots against Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins and Eric Ayala...

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    Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins and Eric Ayala #5 defend a shot attempt from Glynn Watson Jr. #5 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

  • Wisconsin guard D'Mitrik Trice, right, shoots over Maryland forward Ricky...

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    Wisconsin guard D'Mitrik Trice, right, shoots over Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

  • Maryland's Joshua Tomaic and Purdue's Vincent Edwards battle for a...

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    Maryland's Joshua Tomaic and Purdue's Vincent Edwards battle for a rebound Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) reacts to a call, next...

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    Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) reacts to a call, next to Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Maryland won 66-65.

  • Maryland's Dion Wiley makes a 3-point shot against Nebraska during...

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    Maryland's Dion Wiley makes a 3-point shot against Nebraska during the second half.

  • Maryland guard Dion Wiley (5) celebrates a basket against Northwestern...

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    Maryland guard Dion Wiley (5) celebrates a basket against Northwestern during the second half Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) is fouled by Maryland guard...

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    Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) is fouled by Maryland guard Darryl Morsell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

  • Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon directs his players in the...

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    Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon directs his players in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) passes the ball against Northwestern...

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    Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) passes the ball against Northwestern forward Vic Law, left, and guard Anthony Gaines (11) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 73-57.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. is guarded by Northwestern guard...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. is guarded by Northwestern guard Isiah Brown during the first half Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) passes the ball past Wisconsin...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) passes the ball past Wisconsin forward Alex Illikainen (25) during the first half Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Wisconsin coach Greg Gard is shown in the second half...

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    Wisconsin coach Greg Gard is shown in the second half against Maryland on Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) is guarded by Maryland guard...

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    Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) is guarded by Maryland guard Kevin Huerter during the second half Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Wisconsin forwards Charles Thomas IV (15), a River Hill alumnus,...

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    Wisconsin forwards Charles Thomas IV (15), a River Hill alumnus, and Nate Reuvers, right, battle for the ball against Maryland center Sean Obi, bottom, during the first half Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Michigan State's Cassius Winston, left, goes up for a layup...

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    Michigan State's Cassius Winston, left, goes up for a layup against Maryland's Darryl Morsell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich.

  • Former Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken Jr. sits courtside in the...

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    Former Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken Jr. sits courtside in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Maryland and Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

  • Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) passes the ball away from Wisconsin's...

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    Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) passes the ball away from Wisconsin's Khalil Iverson (21) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland guard Kevin Huerter tries to block a shot attempt...

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    Maryland guard Kevin Huerter tries to block a shot attempt by Michigan State forward Nick Ward in the first half Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) walks off the court after...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) walks off the court after an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in College Park, Md. Michigan won 85-61.

  • Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell applauds during the second half of...

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    Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell applauds during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 61-51.

  • Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates a shot...

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    Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates a shot in the first half during a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Kevin Huerter, right, drives to the basket past...

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    Maryland guard Kevin Huerter, right, drives to the basket past Minnesota guard Dupree McBrayer during the second half of the Terps' 77-66 win Jan. 18, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park. Huerter scored 19 points.

  • Brad Davison of Wisconsin celebrates the win over Maryland during...

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    Brad Davison of Wisconsin celebrates the win over Maryland during the second round of the Big Ten basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 1, 2018.

  • Maryland coach Mark Turgeon gesture during the first half of...

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    Maryland coach Mark Turgeon gesture during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Maryland won 75-61.

  • College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #15 Michal Cekovsky hangs onto the rim...

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    College Park,MD-1/18/14- Terps' #15 Michal Cekovsky hangs onto the rim after dunking the ball in the second half. University of Maryland Terps vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA men's basketball at the XFINITY Center.

  • Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins, left, tries to get around Penn...

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    Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins, left, tries to get around Penn State guard Myles Dread, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.

  • Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (4) blocks a shot by Maryland...

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    Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (4) blocks a shot by Maryland forward Trace Ramsey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

  • Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) is defended by Penn State...

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    Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) is defended by Penn State forward Lamar Stevens (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.

  • Wisconsin's Brad Davison attempts a shot while being guarded by...

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    Wisconsin's Brad Davison attempts a shot while being guarded by Jalen Smith of Maryland in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr., second from left, tries...

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    Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr., second from left, tries to maintain possession as he is pressured by, from left to right, Maryland guard Kevin Huerter, forward Bruno Fernando and guard Anthony Cowan Jr. in the first half Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in College Park.

  • Penn State forward Lamar Stevens (11) tries to get past...

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    Penn State forward Lamar Stevens (11) tries to get past Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr., (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, drives against Indiana guard...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, drives against Indiana guard Devonte Green (11) and forward Juwan Morgan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Penn State's Tony Carr shoots over Maryland's Kevin Hurter during...

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    Penn State's Tony Carr shoots over Maryland's Kevin Hurter during a game Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in State College, Pa.

  • Maryland's Kevin Huerter, back, scores two points over Wisconsin's Nate...

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    Maryland's Kevin Huerter, back, scores two points over Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35)  left, and Khalil Iverson to put Maryland up by three points late in the second half Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Rutgers guard Corey Sanders (3) shoots against Maryland forward Bruno...

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    Rutgers guard Corey Sanders (3) shoots against Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23), guard Kevin Huerter, back center, and center Michal Cekovsky (15) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ, right, shoots over Maryland forward Jalen...

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    Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ, right, shoots over Maryland forward Jalen Smith in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

  • Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) drives on Maryland's Jalen Smith during...

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    Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) drives on Maryland's Jalen Smith during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Purdue coach Matt Painter watches the first half of the...

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    Purdue coach Matt Painter watches the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell stands on the court in the...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell stands on the court in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Purdue coach Matt Painter gestures in the first half of...

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    Purdue coach Matt Painter gestures in the first half of a men's basketball game against Maryland at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind., on  Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018.

  • ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 16: Ignas Brazdeikis #13 of...

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    ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 16: Ignas Brazdeikis #13 of the Michigan Wolverines drives around Darryl Morsell #11 of the Maryland Terrapins during the first period at Crisler Arena on February 16, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, (23) gestures to teammate...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, (23) gestures to teammate Aaron Wiggins after Wiggins made a 3-pointer in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, of Angola, grabs a rebound...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, of Angola, grabs a rebound over Indiana forward Justin Smith in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Wisconsin's Brad Davison (34) drives against Maryland's Eric Ayala during...

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    Wisconsin's Brad Davison (34) drives against Maryland's Eric Ayala during the second half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madiso. Davison had a game-high 21 points in Wisconsin's 69-61 win.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, left, drives past Minnesota forward Davonte...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, left, drives past Minnesota forward Davonte Fitzgerald during the second half of the Terps' 77-66 win Jan. 18, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Ethan Happ of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded...

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    Ethan Happ of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded by Bruno Fernando of Maryland in the second half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) dunks between Rutgers forward Mamadou...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) dunks between Rutgers forward Mamadou Doucoure, back, and guard Corey Sanders (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland's Ricky Lindo (14) knocks the ball loose from Wisconsin's...

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    Maryland's Ricky Lindo (14) knocks the ball loose from Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) looks to pass against Northwestern...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) looks to pass against Northwestern forward Aaron Falzon, top right, and guard Bryant McIntosh (30) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 73-57.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, (23) reacts in the...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, (23) reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell (10) goes to the basket against...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell (10) goes to the basket against Northwestern forward Vic Law, right, during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 73-57.

  • Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) looks to pass the ball...

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    Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) looks to pass the ball as Maryland forward Bruno Fernando defends during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Ricky Lindo Jr. #14 of the Maryland Terrapins reacts to...

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    Ricky Lindo Jr. #14 of the Maryland Terrapins reacts to a foul call in the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

  • Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland reacts to the loss to...

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    Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland reacts to the loss to Wisconsin during the second round of the Big Ten basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 1, 2018.

  • Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, left, posts up against Maryland's Bruno...

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    Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, left, posts up against Maryland's Bruno Fernando during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) shoots over Purdue forward Matt...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) shoots over Purdue forward Matt Haarms (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

  • Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon directs his players in the...

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    Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon directs his players in the first half against Northwestern, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park.

  • Purdue guard Carsen Edwards shoots over Maryland guard Darryl Morsell...

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    Purdue guard Carsen Edwards shoots over Maryland guard Darryl Morsell during the second half Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Maryland guard Dion Wiley celebrates a basket as he runs...

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    Maryland guard Dion Wiley celebrates a basket as he runs past Northwestern guard Anthony Gaines during the second half Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

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    Brad Davison of Wisconsin is called for a foul as Darryl Morsell of Maryland drives during the second round of the Big Ten basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 1, 2018.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., center, shoots between Michigan guard...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., center, shoots between Michigan guard Zavier Simpson, right, and forward Ignas Brazdeikis, of Canada, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Northwestern head coach Chris Collins directs his players in the...

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    Northwestern head coach Chris Collins directs his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland dribbles while being guarded by...

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    Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland dribbles while being guarded by D'Mitrik Trice of Wisconsin in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Indiana's Justin Smith (3) saves the basketball from going out...

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    Indiana's Justin Smith (3) saves the basketball from going out of bounds as Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) watches during the second half Jan. 22, 2018, in Bloomington. The Hoosiers won, 71-68.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) reaches for the ball, next...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) reaches for the ball, next to Rutgers center Shaquille Doorson (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 61-51.

  • Northwestern head coach Chris Collins reacts during the second half...

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    Northwestern head coach Chris Collins reacts during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 73-57.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) goes to the basket past...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan (1) goes to the basket past Rutgers guard Jake Dadika (10) and center Shaquille Doorson (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 61-51.

  • Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) goes to the basket during...

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    Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) goes to the basket during the second half of a game against Wisconsin in the second round of the Big Ten tournament Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

  • Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) shoots over Maryland forward Bruno...

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    Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) shoots over Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland's Dion Wiley, right, blocks a shot by Wisconsin's Brad...

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    Maryland's Dion Wiley, right, blocks a shot by Wisconsin's Brad Davison late in the second half Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots over Ohio State...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots over Ohio State guard Musa Jallow in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. Cowan contributed a game-high 19 points to Maryland's 72-62 win.

  • Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland attempts a shot while being...

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    Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland attempts a shot while being guarded by D'Mitrik Trice of  Wisconsin in the second half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) shoots over Maryland guard Dion...

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    Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) shoots over Maryland guard Dion Wiley (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, drives past Wisconsin guard...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, drives past Wisconsin guard D'Mitrik Trice in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

  • Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) shoots against Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23)...

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    Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) shoots against Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) during the second half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison. Wisconsin won 69-61.

  • Maryland's Jalen Smith, top, goes for a basket against Nebraska's...

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    Maryland's Jalen Smith, top, goes for a basket against Nebraska's Nana Akenten (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

  • Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. walks on the court in...

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    Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. walks on the court in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.

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    Purdue's Matt Haarms celebrates during a game against Maryland on Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

  • Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. drives by Minnesota' s Isaiah Washington...

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    Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. drives by Minnesota' s Isaiah Washington in the first half Jan. 18, 2018, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Ohio State guard Musa Jallow, left, steals the ball from...

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    Ohio State guard Musa Jallow, left, steals the ball from Maryland forward Jalen Smith in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) drives against Northwestern center Dererk...

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    Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) drives against Northwestern center Dererk Pardon, from left, guard Anthony Gaines and forward Vic Law in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) goes to the basket against...

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    Maryland guard Kevin Huerter (4) goes to the basket against Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in College Park, Md.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) celebrates with coach Mark Turgeon...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) celebrates with coach Mark Turgeon after an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Maryland won 66-65.

  • Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket between...

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    Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket between Maryland's Darryl Morsell, left, and Anthony Cowan Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando, right, blocks a shot by Wisconsin's Khalil...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando, right, blocks a shot by Wisconsin's Khalil Iverson (21) with seconds left in the second half Feb. 4, 2018. Also on defense is Darryl Morsell. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. goes to the basket against...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. goes to the basket against Northwestern guard Isiah Brown during the first half Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23), of Angola, gestures in front...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23), of Angola, gestures in front of Michigan guard Jordan Poole after making a basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md.

  • Michigan guard Zavier Simpson is defended by Maryland guard Aaron...

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    Michigan guard Zavier Simpson is defended by Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

  • Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23), of Angola, and Michigan forward...

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23), of Angola, and Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13), of Canada, chase after the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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    Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins dunks the ball in first half during a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.

  • Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr., right, knocks the ball loose...

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    Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr., right, knocks the ball loose from Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left, in the first half. Michigan State defeated Maryland by score of 74 to 68 at Xfinity Center.

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    Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins drives into Tanner Borchardt #20 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

  • Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ, left, and Maryland forward Bruno Fernando...

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    Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ, left, and Maryland forward Bruno Fernando fight for a loose ball during the second half in the second round of the Big Ten tournament Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Wisconsin won, 59-54.

  • Iowa forward Luka Garza, left, fights for a loose ball...

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    Iowa forward Luka Garza, left, fights for a loose ball with Maryland forward Jalen Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. goes to the basket past...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. goes to the basket past Wisconsin guard Brad Davison (34) during the second half of a game in the second round of the Big Ten tournament Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Wisconsin won, 59-54.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) drives between Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35)...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) drives between Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) and Ethan Happ (22) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. gets a hug from coach...

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    Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. gets a hug from coach Mark Turgeon, front, after an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Maryland won 66-65.

  • Maryland's Jalen Smith (25) drives between Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35)...

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    Maryland's Jalen Smith (25) drives between Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) and D'Mitrik Trice during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

  • Maryland's Aaron Wiggins, left, looks to pass the ball as...

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    Maryland's Aaron Wiggins, left, looks to pass the ball as Ohio State's C.J. Jackson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Maryland won 75-61. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

  • Northwestern forward Gavin Skelly (44), second left, is guarded by...

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    Northwestern forward Gavin Skelly (44), second left, is guarded by Maryland guard Dion Wiley (5), center Michal Cekovsky (15) and guard Kevin Huerter (4) during the second half Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) drives around Nebraska's Tanner Borchardt (20)...

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    Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) drives around Nebraska's Tanner Borchardt (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

  • Illinois guard Andres Feliz (10) drives to the basket past...

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    Illinois guard Andres Feliz (10) drives to the basket past Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) and guard Eric Ayala (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York. Illinois defeated Maryland 78-67.

  • Northwestern guard Isiah Brown shoots over Maryland guard Anthony Cowan...

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    Northwestern guard Isiah Brown shoots over Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. during the second half Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.

  • Maryland guard Darryl Morsell (10) shoots over Rutgers forward Deshawn...

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell (10) shoots over Rutgers forward Deshawn Freeman (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 61-51.

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    Maryland's "I used to be the one asking everybody where I was going," Gausman said Tuesday as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. "Now, they are asking me, so that's pretty weird. bumps into Nebraska's Isaiah Roby for a layup during the first half of a game in Lincoln, Neb., on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Nebraska won, 70-66.

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    Maryland's Aaron Wiggins, right, shoots against Michigan State's Gabe Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 69-55.

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    Maryland guard Darryl Morsell is fouled by Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, left, while driving to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, reacts in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.

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    Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) dunks against Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in College Park, Md.

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    Maryland's Kevin Huerter, left, drives to the basket against Wisconsin's Brad Davison (34) and Nate Reuvers (35) in the first half Feb. 4, 2018. The Terps won, 68-63, at Xfinity Center in College Park.

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    Maryland coach Mark Turgeo yells to a referee during the first half against Wisconsin on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison. Wisconsin won, 69-61.

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    Maryland's Darryl Morsell tries to shoot over Purdue's Vincent Edwards on Jan. 31, 2018, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

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    Ethan Happ of Wisconsin attempts a shot between Ricky Lindo Jr., left, and Eric Ayala, right, of Maryland in the second half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.

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More than eight months later, the memory remains of the way the Maryland men’s basketball team exited the court at Xfinity Center for its final home game last season.

Many in the crowd that remained after the Terps fell behind No. 17 Michigan by 30 points at halftime booed with more intensity as the buzzer sounded than Maryland had played with that afternoon.

It was pent-up frustration, much of it directed at coach Mark Turgeon.

Less than a week later, a disappointing 19-13 season ended with a botched inbounds play sealing a down-to-the-wire defeat to Wisconsin in the first round of the Big Ten tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Though distracted the past few months by the tragedy and turmoil that has enveloped the football team, the athletic program and the university administration, Maryland fans have not forgotten last basketball season.

Nor has Turgeon after a season that ended with the Terps not making the NCAA tournament — or any tournament for that matter — for the first time in four years. But the pressure Turgeon feels now is mostly self-imposed.

“I know they want us to win every game, but no one wants to win every game more than I do,” Turgeon, whose $2.7 million annual contract runs out in 2022-23, said at media day last month. “I get it, I understand; that’s why I took the job. I think until the day I retire here, people are going to be critical of me.

“It’s the nature of the beast. … It’s our profession. To me it’s about doing everything you can to make your program the best every year. Sometimes you miscalculate [the talent on the team], and we might have done that a little bit [last year].”

Entering his eighth season with the Terps — Maryland now officially passing Wichita State as the longest tenure of Turgeon’s coaching career — the man who replaced since-elected Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Gary Williams in the spring of 2011 is not blind to the notion that the program has lost some luster, not to mention fans.

It is why, going into Tuesday night’s opening game against Delaware, Turgeon is hoping to fill at least the student section at Xfinity Center. Toward that goal, Turgeon invited students to an open practice Thursday night, handing out copies of his practice plan.

While he jokes that the students came more for the pizza than for the practice, Turgeon said with his typical bluntness: “We’ve had three of the last four years have been really good. It’s not like we won nine games last year; we won 19. We’re disappointed.

“With that said, I want to get the students engaged with this team because I think they’re going to enjoy this team. … We’ll see if word spreads. I would love them to jump on tomorrow night.”

It is also why he recently paid homage to former longtime Maryland coach Lefty Driesell, newly inducted into the Naismith Hall, who was credited with starting Midnight Madness back in 1970 with a mile run. Turgeon did the same with his team and more than 500 students to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the event.

“I’m proud of what we had going up until last season,” Turgeon said. “We didn’t expect last season. Do I feel more pressure worrying about anything? No. … Last year is what it is, but we move forward from day one.

“There were things in our culture I didn’t like, that was with us the three years previous that we needed to get back. I think it was an easy fix, and I think our culture is back where it needs to be.”

It was more than the Terps missing star guard Melo Trimble, who had left after his junior year and had been the catalyst to a 79-25 record and three straight NCAA tournament appearances, including the school’s first Sweet 16 since 2003, in his sophomore season.

As he often does, Turgeon blamed himself rather than the players who didn’t perform up to their potential, particularly two seniors, center Michal Cekovsky and wing Jared Nickens, as well as redshirt junior guard Dion Wiley, who transferred to Saint Louis after the season.

“I was disappointed that I didn’t do a better job last year with the team, but I haven’t lost confidence [in myself],” Turgeon said. “I do think because of what we went through, we’ll be a better team because of it and I’ll be a better coach because of it.”

Many forget how Maryland fans came down on Williams toward the end of his 22-year reign, when some thought the Terps failed to capitalize enough on their national championship in 2002 and their back-to-back Final Four appearances in 2001 and 2002.

“Unless you win the national championship, people feel they have the right to criticize,” Williams said last week. “Especially nowadays where everything gets criticized in the country. Where we live it’s the most critical part of the country.

“People can say what they want about your program, but your rebuttal is your team; how they play is their rebuttal. That never affected the way I coached. Things were said, but I knew what I was doing. I knew who the people were who were putting the noise out there. I coached my team.”

College basketball analyst Jay Bilas also believes fans have been a little unfair to Turgeon.

“I tend to look at this as he’s done a great job, and he’s an excellent basketball coach, so I don’t start the year thinking that he has to do x, y or z in order to feel comfortable,” Bilas said Monday.

“But I also live in the world where I don’t think any coach can feel comfortable anymore. This is pro sports now. I felt from the beginning that Mark took a very difficult situation and he’s done a very good job with it.”

Williams has become more than just a legendary coach watching from a distance as Turgeon struggled to reach the same level of consistent success the Terps achieved, including a stretch of reaching at least the Sweet 16 seven times in 10 years beginning in 1993-94.

Their relationship has grown much closer over the years.

“First couple of years Gary tried so hard not to get in my way he wasn’t around a lot,” Turgeon recalled. “Now that he’s been away from it longer, he’s at more peace in his life and we’ve been able to develop more of a relationship. But Gary has always backed me.”

According to mutual friends, the bond got stronger when they began to socialize over the summer down on the Delaware shore the past couple of years. Williams has attended a few practices going into this season and has spoken to the team a couple of times.

“I think it’s easier for him to back me now because we’ve become friends and he knows the real me and what I’m all about,” Turgeon said. “No one understands what I go through daily more than him. … So his support means a lot.”

Williams, who recently attended a couple of practices and talked with the team, has empathy for what Turgeon has endured.

“He followed me. I did OK as a coach, I’m in the Hall of Fame and all that stuff,” Williams said. “It’s not easy. It’s never easy. I want Maryland to have a great basketball program, and I will do whatever is necessary to help.

“That’s all it is. Mark is certainly a respected coach, a good enough coach. He’s got his ideas how to play the game and that’s his team. They’re going to play the way he wants to do it.”

Williams said Turgeon shouldn’t change his coaching style for the fans.

“You coach your team. That’s what you do,” Williams said. “There’s a lot of things involved with that. That’s the basic thing. Mark’s a very competent coach. You look at his background, who he worked with.

“Where you learned how to coach, like at a Jacksonville [State in Alabama], all those things go into where you are today. Mark’s had some good teams at Maryland. I’m sure he’s looking forward to coaching this team. He’s got a young team, a quick team. A lot of times, especially nowadays those teams are fun to coach.”

Turgeon will take what could be the youngest team in his 21-year head coaching career into the season opener. There is a six-player recruiting class, including McDonald’s All American Jalen Smith (Mount Saint Joseph). The coah expects there to be growing pains.

“These young guys come in and they’re all a little better than you thought,” Turgeon said. “They all have no ego. This is fun. We haven’t lost a game yet. We haven’t won a game yet. I think we had a great spring because of it.”

Turgeon, 53, also appears confident the FBI investigation into college basketball corruption is not going show any wrongdoing by him or any of his current or former staff.

Maryland received two subpoenas earlier this year looking into two players the Terps recruited. Diamond Stone spent one season playing for Turgeon before turning pro; Silvio De Sousa wound up at Kansas.

Turgeon also doesn’t think the controversy swirling around the campus in the aftermath of Jordan McNair’s death in mid-June and last week’s firing of third-year football coach DJ Durkin is going to affect his program.

“There’s no way this is going to affect my program, so I won’t allow it,” Turgeon said Monday. “We’re going to recruit. It hasn’t affected recruiting one bit. There’s all kinds of things swirling around our program. … There’s no distractions out there. We’re getting players. We’re going to continue to get players. We’re going to have a really nice season this year.”

A new college basketball season — his 35th as a player, assistant or head coach — begins Tuesday for Turgeon, who seems refreshed, excited and ready to put last season’s disappointment behind him.

On media day, Turgeon was asked to assess his first seven years at Maryland.

“It hasn’t gone always the way I wanted it to go, obviously,” Turgeon said. “We’ve stayed the course and I’ve continued to grind, work extremely hard and be positive. But I really like where we are right now.

“I hope we can get to the goals I set when I came here. We’ve done a lot of nice things. But we all know what our ultimate goal is at Maryland and it should be that way every year. We continue to strive for that every day.”