UMD Basketball: Fried Facts and Legends

Here are some fried facts (fun, crispy, and maybe a little extra) about UMD Basketball (University of Maryland Terrapins):

🐢 Turtle Power

The team’s nickname, 'Terrapins', comes from the diamondback terrapin, Maryland’s state reptile. Fans chant 'Fear the Turtle!' to intimidate opponents.

🏆 National Champs (2002)

Under coach Gary Williams, the Terps won their first (and only) NCAA Championship in 2002, led by Juan Dixon, Lonny Baxter, and Steve Blake.

🔥 The Birth of the 'Curry Slide' (Before Steph?)

In the 2002 Final Four, Juan Dixon hit a clutch step-back three against Kansas—years before Steph Curry made it iconic. Some call it an early version of the 'Curry Slide.'

🏟️ XFINITY Center = Home Court Advantage

Maryland’s arena is known for its 'Wall of Sound'—fans get LOUD, especially against Duke and UNC. The student section, 'The Wall', is one of the rowdiest in college basketball.

🤯 Lefty Driesell’s Midnight Madness

Legendary coach Lefty Driesell invented 'Midnight Madness' in 1971, starting practice at 12:01 AM to hype up the season. Now, it’s a college basketball tradition nationwide.

🤝 Rivalries That Fuel the Fire

Maryland vs. Duke is one of the most heated rivalries in sports. The 2001 Final Four game (Maryland blew a 22-point lead) still haunts Terps fans.

Since joining the Big Ten (2014), new rivalries with Michigan State and Indiana have heated up.

🎤 Kevin Durant Almost Played for Maryland

KD grew up in Maryland and was heavily recruited by the Terps before choosing Texas. Imagine him in a Terps jersey…

🚀 NBA Terps

Notable NBA players from UMD: Steve Francis, Len Bias (RIP), Alex Len, Bruno Fernando, and Melo Trimble.

Len Bias was a #2 NBA Draft pick (1986) but tragically passed away before playing a game. He’s still a Maryland legend.

🎶 'Maryland Victory Song' After Every Win

After home wins, the team gathers at midcourt to sing 'Maryland, My Maryland'—a tradition since the 1950s.

😱 Crazy Stat: 2001 Final Four Meltdown

Maryland was up 22 points against Duke in the 2001 Final Four… and lost. One of the biggest collapses in NCAA history.

🍟 Extra Fried Fact

Maryland’s 2016 game vs. Michigan State went to double OT, with Melo Trimble hitting clutch free throws. The Terps won 63-60 in a defensive slugfest.

Maryland basketball has history, heartbreak, and hype—what’s your favorite Terps moment? 🐢🔥

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