Maryland Men’s Basketball Team Earns Four Seed in NCAA Tournament, Faces Grand Canyon in First Round
The Maryland men’s basketball team has secured a four seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament and will take on No. 13 seed Grand Canyon in the first round in Seattle in the West Region. The game is scheduled for Friday, March 21, with the winner moving on to face the victor of the matchup between No. 5 Memphis and No. 12 Colorado State.
Under head coach Kevin Willard, the Terps possess a 25-8 overall record, coming off a strong showing at the Big Ten Tournament where they made it to the semifinals. This marks the second NCAA Tournament selection for Maryland during Willard’s tenure. They have a storied history in the tournament, making their 31st appearance and holding a 44-29 record.
The team is led by their starting five, including Derik Queen, Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Rodney Rice, Julian Reese, and Selton Miguel, who are the highest-scoring starting five unit in the country. The Terps have won eight of their last 10 games, with standout victories over top-ranked teams.
Maryland is ranked high in various metrics, including No. 9 in NCAA Net ratings, No. 12 on KenPom.com, No. 10 on BartTorvik.com, and No. 12 on EvanMiya.com. They closed the regular season at No. 11 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll.
This will be the first meeting between Maryland and Grand Canyon, making the matchup highly anticipated for both teams and their fans. The Terps are poised for a strong showing in the tournament with their solid lineup and impressive track record.
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