May 8, 2007

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The University of Maryland men's basketball program has been ranked among the top ten programs nationally over the last decade by ESPN.com. The rankings, released May 7, were complied by a panel of five national correspondents.

Over the past ten years, the Terps have won a national championship (2002), made two Final Four appearances (2001, 2002) and appeared in the sweet 16 on five occasions. The Terrapins have captured an ACC Tournament Championship (2004) and a regular season crown (2002). Maryland has appeared in the postseason 14 straight years and has won 19 games in the NCAA Tournament over the past decade.

The Terrapins have a combined record of 235-99 (.704) over the past decade and have averaged 23.5 wins per season. Maryland has been dominant at home, posting a record of 138-21 (.868) at Cole Field House and Comcast Center. The Terps also have the second-best mark in the ACC over the past decade with a record of 102-58 (.638) in league play.

The Terps have produced four All-Americans over the past 10 years and have had 13 different players earn All-ACC honors. Head coach Gary Williams was the 2002 ACC and national Coach of the Year.

ESPN.com Top 10
1. Duke
T2. Michigan State
T2. UConn
4. Florida
T5. Kansas
T5. North Carolina
7. Kentucky
8. Arizona
9. Maryland
10. Syracuse