Sept. 22, 2009

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Lindy's College Basketball preseason magazine has hit the newsstands and has touted the University of Maryland men's basketball program in a number of ways.

The Terrapins are listed ninth among the decade's top programs by the magazine. The listing notes Maryland's national championship in 2002, as well as its 223-111 record during the decade.

Senior point guard Greivis Vasquez is listed on the Terps' All-Decade Team along with Lonny Baxter, Steve Blake, Nik Caner-Medley and Juan Dixon.

The Terps share "The Decade's Top 10 Programs" with Kansas, North Carolina, Michigan State, Duke, UConn, Florida, UCLA, Texas and Arizona.

Vasquez, who returns for his senior season after leading Maryland a year ago in points, rebounds and assists, was the 9th-rated point guard in the nation by the magazine. He was also a first team preseason All-ACC selection.

Maryland was ranked 20th in the nation by Lindy's in its preseason list.

A limited number of season tickets are available for the 2009-10 Maryland Basketball season. Tickets are available at www.umterps.com or at the Terrapin Ticket Office by calling 1-800-IM-A-TERP.

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