COLLEGE PARK, MD - The Maryland Department of Athletics has announced today a year-long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the men's basketball program's 2002 NCAA National Championship season, presented by Northrop Realty.
To coincide with the championship celebration, a special slate of commemorative and exclusive gifts will be available for season ticket members who renew or purchase for the first time.
Anniversary Package
- Replica Championship Ring, Banner, Commemorative Ticket
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Hardwood Package
- Commemorative 25th Anniversary T-Shirt, Lapel Pin, Personalized Locker Plate
These commemorative gifts will be limited edition and only available to season ticket members who purchase or renew by the June 30 deadline.
Season ticket renewals and new sales will begin on Monday, April 27. Fans interested in season tickets can fill out the season ticket interest form or call 301-314-7060 to speak with an account representative. Season ticket members who renew–and new purchasers who buy by June 30–will have the opportunity to select their gift package (one per account) after purchasing their season tickets.
Home games throughout the 2026-27 season will feature special promotions, giveaways, player appearances and autograph sessions, and more that will celebrate this truly historic milestone in Maryland Athletics history.
The University of Maryland reached the pinnacle of the college basketball world in 2002 when Hall of Fame head coach Gary Williams led his alma mater to its first - and only - men's basketball national championship. The Terrapins entered the NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed and defeated the highest possible remaining seeds (No. 8 Wisconsin, No. 4 Kentucky, No. 2 UConn, No. 1 Kansas) in its bracket, before defeating Indiana, 64-52, in the title game.
The team was led by the program's all-time leading scorer, Juan Dixon, who was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player, the ACC Player of the Year and an Associated Press First Team All-American. Fellow senior Lonny Baxter was named the Regional Most Outstanding Player in both 2001 and 2002, as he helped lead the Terps to back-to-back NCAA Final Four appearances.
Further information related to events throughout the season will be provided once the game schedule for 2026-27 is announced.
Founded by proud Marylander and UMD alum Creig Northrop (B.A. '89), Northrop Realty is a leading full-service real estate brokerage proudly serving Maryland, the greater Mid-Atlantic region, and Florida. Known for its client-first approach and deep local expertise, the firm has built a strong reputation across the communities they serve. Northrop Realty and its leadership have earned numerous regional and national recognitions, including consistent top workplace honors and industry awards for excellence in service and innovation.
