For this season, the answer will become clearer during this rough patch of the schedule, especially with showdowns at home against No. Even as the coaches hoped guard Melo Trimble would return for his junior season, they built the roster with the expectation of being a tournament team without him. Last season’s team was the most hyped, and despite some frustrating moments, it did return Maryland to the Sweet 16. It led to a good tournament run and a contract extension. We’re supposed to win.’ ”Senior center Damonte Dodd was a freshman when Maryland went 17-15 in 2013-14.

Source: Washington Post January 27, 2017 23:55 UTC