The Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team represents the University of Maryland in NCAA Division I competition. Maryland was a founding member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) but left in 2014 to join the Big Ten Conference. Gary Williams, who coached the Terrapins, led the team to its greatest success, including two consecutive Final Fours in 2001 and 2002, which ended with the 2002 NCAA National Championship.
The Terrapins played in what many consider the greatest Atlantic Coast Conference game in history and one of the greatest college basketball games ever. Over the years, the University of Maryland's basketball program has reached significant milestones, including memorable championship victories that have secured its place among the best in college sports.
Maryland College Basketball Championship Wins
Maryland has appeared in 30 NCAA tournaments and won their conference tournament four times. The Terrapins have competed in 100 seasons, accumulating an overall record of 1,641–1,086 as of the 2022–23 season. Maryland is currently coached by Kevin Willard.
| Tournament Achievement | Years |
| NCAA Tournament Champions | 2002 |
| NCAA Tournament Final Four | 2001, 2002 |
| NCAA Tournament Elite Eight | 1973, 1975, 2001, 2002 |
| NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen | 1958, 1973, 1975, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2016 |
| NCAA Tournament Round of 32 | 1985, 1986, 1988*, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2023 |
When did Maryland win the College Basketball Championship?
Maryland won the NCAA tournament championships in 2002. From 1989 to 2011, the team achieved its greatest success, including two consecutive Final Fours in 2001 and 2002, which culminated in the 2002 NCAA National Championship.
Maryland College Basketball Championship appearances: How many College Basketball Championship appearances do the Maryland have?
The Terrapins have appeared in the NCAA tournament 30 times. Their combined record is 44–29. They were National Champions in 2002.
| NCAA Tournament Appearances |
| 1958, 1973, 1975, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988*, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023 |
When did Maryland last appear in the College Basketball Championship?
In 2023, Maryland appeared in the First Round and Second Round. They faced #9 West Virginia and #1 Alabama, winning against West Virginia 67–65 but losing to Alabama 51–73.
Maryland Conferences Wins
The Terrapins have a notable history in conference play. They played in what many consider to be the greatest Atlantic Coast Conference game in history. Maryland has won the Conference tournament four times (1931, 1958, 1984, 2004) and been regular-season champions seven times (1932, 1975, 1980, 1995, 2002, 2010, 2020).
FAQ's On Maryland College Basketball Championships
Q. What conference did Maryland originally belong to and when did they switch conferences?
A. Maryland was a founding member of the ACC but joined the Big Ten Conference in 2014.
A. Maryland was a founding member of the ACC but joined the Big Ten Conference in 2014.
Q. How many NCAA tournament championships has Maryland won?
A. Maryland has won one NCAA tournament championship, achieved in 2002.
A. Maryland has won one NCAA tournament championship, achieved in 2002.
Q. Who was the head coach of the Maryland Terrapins during their NCAA championship win in 2002?
A. Gary Williams was the head coach of the Maryland Terrapins during their NCAA championship win in 2002.
A. Gary Williams was the head coach of the Maryland Terrapins during their NCAA championship win in 2002.
Q. How many NCAA tournament appearances has Maryland made?
A. Maryland has made 30 NCAA tournament appearances in men's basketball.
A. Maryland has made 30 NCAA tournament appearances in men's basketball.
Q. What was significant about Maryland's basketball program from 1989 to 2011?
A. Maryland achieved its greatest success, including two consecutive Final Fours and the 2002 NCAA National Championship.
A. Maryland achieved its greatest success, including two consecutive Final Fours and the 2002 NCAA National Championship.
