Despite an early exit from the ACC tournament on Friday, the Terps find themselves in a much better position than just a year ago. The experts have weighed in on where they think Maryland will be seeded in the NCAA tournament, here’s what they’re saying.
ESPN
Joe Lunardi at ESPN.com had Maryland as a sixth seed in the East with their first game against San Diego State. This would put Maryland close to home, but facing another 22-8 team in the first round.
CBS
Jerry Palm at CBSSports.com was the most generous to Maryland in his projection, he handed them a four seed in the South with their first round game against Cornell.
Sports Illustrated
Andy Glockner of Sports Illustrated gave Maryland a five seed with their first game in Saint Louis against the twelve seed, Florida. If Maryland advances they may play another improved team, the four seed Pittsburgh who would play Washington with in their first round match up.
Fox Sports
Chris Kulenych and Craig Gately boast themselves as the most accurate bracketologists in the country. In their projection the Terps would head to Spokane in the East as a fifth seed to face the twelve seed Cornell. Kentucky is ranked number one in the East in their bracket.
I was surprised to see ESPN dip Maryland to a six seed, though SportingNew’s Ryan Fagan also agreed.
What do you think? Do the Terps deserve to be a fifth seed or higher after their first round loss to Georgia Tech in the ACC tournament?
I hope they don't play Cornell. I'd hate to think that Andy "Nard Dog" Benard would be rooting against our Terps!
I see the Terps being a number 4 seed but having to travel out west-perhaps Spoken. Their first game probably against an A-10 conference school- URI comes to mind. The Terps should be able to handle them as they play schools that specialize in pizza preparation…as long as they handle BIG Will in the middle. After that they probably get someone like the Vols where they can pack it in for the season. That's my thoughts and I am sticking to it. BTW how's my shirt coming???
I think they can get past Houston but a 2nd round matchup with Michigan State is tough.
I had the seed and the city correct, Cougars are unranked but will be tough with Coleman and Lewis, They are quick which will require the Terps to spend some energy. NO way they beat the Spartans. Six ACC teams in the Dance…amazing!
Will-o,
You're on a roll with your Terps post season predictions, calling the GT loss, now this.
I'm hoping your luck is running out with the NCAAs.
Houston should be a win and Michigan St. has been stumbling of late.
I'm sticking with my Sweet 16 prediction.
Brother it's NOT luck it's reality. ACC teams will not play 500 ball in the Dance.
Mich state does have a bunch of issues right now.
It's still a tough matchup though.
Too bad MD isn't playing in New Orleans. I'll be there Wednesday!!!
Glad to see Uncle Will-o carried on the Great Terp Predictor Role during recent absence of The Bruz! That said, I dunno much about Michigan State, other than that Coach Izzo will have a good plan for Grievous — assuming Garyland finds a way to identify Houston's Best Player in the 1st Round (see previous inability to identify Reggie, Reggie Holmes of Morgan State a year ago).
Welcome Back Bruz! I’m hoping to Terps will bring Will-o back down to earth.
The Prodigal Son, Bruz makes his return to the BSR.
Realistically the Terps are where they should be 22nd. I think they are the 22nd best school in the country. That said, they will not over achieve and they will not disappoint. They will beat Houston and lose to MSU.
Garyland should hold his head high, that 65 year old son of a gun pulled a rabbit out of his hat this year.