Best Of 2022: Best Interim Coach
2022 marks PressBox’s sixth annual Best Of edition celebrating the top people, performances and moments of the year.
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Danny Manning
For Danny Manning, ‘Fond Memories’ Of Maryland Tenure
“Would I have liked to have continued on being the head coach of Maryland? Yeah, absolutely,” Danny Manning said of his time with the Terps. “Maybe I would have had an opportunity if we had won more games. … But at the end of the day, it was still an experience. I’m grateful for the experience.”
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Maryland Hires Seton Hall’s Kevin Willard As Men’s Basketball Coach
The University of Maryland has hired Seton Hall’s Kevin Willard as its next men’s basketball coach, the school announced March 21.
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Eric Ayala, Fatts Russell Reach End Of The Road As Terps Fall In Big Ten Tournament
Maryland’s season, and Eric Ayala’s and Fatts Russell’s college careers, came to an end March 10, as the Terps’ comeback fell short against Michigan State in the Big Ten tournament. “We just didn’t want it to be our last game with each other,” Russell said.
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Maryland Doomed By Rough Start At Michigan State, But Terps Get Another Shot At Spartans
Maryland fought back in the second half but fell to Michigan State, 77-67, in the regular-season finale. “We’ve been fighting all year,” Danny Manning said. “That’s one thing that we’re proud of as a staff. These guys have continued to show grit and determination regardless of situations.”
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Eight Observations From Maryland Men’s Basketball’s 90-74 Win At Nebraska
Emma Shuster shares eight observations from the Terps’ 90-74 win at Nebraska Feb. 18, including a strong all-around performance from Ian Martinez. “I just try to just help the team, bringing energy, especially on the defensive side,” Martinez said.
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In Search Of Third Straight Win, Terps Go Cold In 68-55 Loss To Indiana
An energetic crowd at Xfinity Center Jan. 29 was hoping for a third consecutive win, but the Terps struggled in familiar fashion during a 68-55 loss to Indiana. “It was just one of those nights where you have opportunities to score the basketball and it doesn’t go in,” Danny Manning said.
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Ten Observations From Maryland Men’s Basketball’s 68-60 Win Against Rutgers
Emma Shuster shares 10 observations from Maryland men’s basketball’s win against Rutgers Jan. 25, including a dominant performance from Fatts Russell.
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Behind Donta Scott, Maryland Men’s Basketball Shows Fight In 81-65 Win Against Illinois
Maryland interim coach Danny Manning has emphasized that his team must continue to fight despite how the season has gone. The Terps did just that in an 81-65 win against Illinois Jan. 21 behind 25 points from Donta Scott.
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With Season Spiraling, Danny Manning Says Terps Must ‘Continue To Fight’
After starting the season ranked No. 20 in the AP Top 25 poll, Maryland men’s basketball is now 9-9 on the season and 1-6 in the Big Ten. “The deal for us is continue to fight, continue to fight, continue to grind and find a way,” interim head coach Danny Manning said.
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