COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Maryland basketball has unveiled a commemorative 100^th season Art of Words original art piece commissioned in celebration of the program's centennial season this year.  

The piece features the name of every Maryland basketball student-athlete that appeared on an official roster and head coach since the program's first varsity season in 1910-11. Additionally, the names of Maryland's four home venues – Annapolis Hall, Ritchie Coliseum, Cole Field House and XFINITY Center – are all included. The piece took over 100 hours to complete, and the original artwork created by Art of Words will be available for auction.

The first 10,000 fans that attend Maryland's game vs. Virginia on Wednesday, November 28 will receive a free print of the artwork courtesy of Ledo Pizza. Tickets for the game are still available. Fans can also purchase the art online via artofwords.com.

An enlarged version of the artwork will be permanently installed in the XFINITY Center concourse this season.

About Art of Words
Daniel Duffy, the artist behind Art of Words, started word art in 2008 as a way to impress his then girlfriend (now wife). His first piece commemorated the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies World Series, and he has previously collaborated with TED Talks, the Philadelphia Flyers, Villanova, the Green Bay Packers and dozens of other sports franchises.

His work has been featured in the New York Daily News, USA Today and more. Watch the following video for a behind the scenes look at Duffy and his story.

For more information on Duffy and his word art, check out artofwords.com. You can also follow Art of Words on social media via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.