Williams hits the books for rebuilding Hokies

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The quirky coach begins his job of turning around a basketball program coming off its worst season since 1955.

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Maryland basketball: 5 story lines to watch in 2014-15

Maryland basketball: 5 story lines to watch in 2014-15

Terps’ Trimble carries weight of expectations

Terps’ Trimble carries weight of expectations

The point guard is expected to lead Maryland back to the NCAA tournament before having played his first game.

Mark Turgeon explains his sorority house selfie

Mark Turgeon explains his sorority house selfie

Maryland coach visited more than a dozen frats and sororities in recent weeks.

Navy turns focus to becoming bowl eligible

Navy turns focus to becoming bowl eligible

The Midshipmen need two victories to secure a berth in the postseason. Saturday, they host Georgia Southern.

Kentucky, Memphis among schools courting recruit who may face NCAA investigation due to alleged shady dealings of his guardian

Kentucky, Memphis among schools courting recruit who may face NCAA investigation due to alleged shady dealings of his guardian

At one point, according to a report, Labissiere’s legal guardian called up an AAU coach and asked, “How can I make money off of a basketball player?“

Maryland will wear “Black Ops” uniforms against Michigan State

Uniforms part of the ‘Blackout’ game at Byrd Stadium.

Virginia Tech basketball story lines for 2014-15

Virginia Tech basketball story lines for 2014-15

The young, undersize Hokies will try to avoid finishing last in the ACC for the fourth consecutive season.

Williams hits the books for rebuilding Hokies

Williams hits the books for rebuilding Hokies

The quirky coach begins his job of turning around a basketball program coming off its worst season since 1955.

JuCo PG Jaylen Brantley signs with Maryland

Brantley makes it official with the Terps just three weeks after committing.

Maryland defense looks to force Michigan State’s Cook into rare mistakes

Maryland defense looks to force Michigan State’s Cook into rare mistakes

Contesting the catch and forcing turnovers will be key for Terps against prolific Michigan State offense.

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College coaches preview basketball season

College coaches preview basketball season

Georgetown Coach John Thompson III, Maryland Coach Mark Turgeon and George Washington Coach Mike Lonergan talk with The Post's Gene Wang about the upcoming college basketball season and what to expect from their teams.

Virginia basketball story lines for 2014-15

Virginia basketball story lines for 2014-15

The ninth-ranked Cavaliers won’t sneak up on anyone after last season’s run to the ACC title.

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Coach Turgeon: Terps fans will love this team

Coach Turgeon: Terps fans will love this team

Maryland Coach Mark Turgeon previews the challenges facing the Terrapins in their first year in the Big Ten Conference.

Cavs’ Brogdon moves to the head of the class

Cavs’ Brogdon moves to the head of the class

The junior guard is a burgeoning star on the court while pursuing a history degree and an accelerated master’s.

Maryland looks to #BlackoutSparty in fifth primetime game under Randy Edsall

Maryland looks to #BlackoutSparty in fifth primetime game under Randy Edsall

Saturday’s Michigan State game will be first night game at Byrd Stadium since 2011.

ESPN’s ‘30 for 30’ on Randy Moss: What we learned

ESPN’s ‘30 for 30’ on Randy Moss: What we learned

Smoking pot before high school games, videotaping apologies to ex-teammates from jail, and more details from ‘Rand University,’ ESPN’s documentary about the mercurial wide receiver’s formative experiences.

Against Michigan State, Maryland braces for life without Diggs

Against Michigan State, Maryland braces for life without Diggs

With star receiver sidelined Saturday against the Spartans and possibly beyond, Maryland installs changes.

UNC student-athlete scandal gets renewed scrutiny as man claiming to be former football player names names on the radio

UNC student-athlete scandal gets renewed scrutiny as man claiming to be former football player names names on the radio

Meanwhile, a different Tar Heels football player filed a lawsuit with the school, alleging he wasn’t provided a proper education while being directed toward the “shadow curriculum.“

Facebook fandom map suggests college football is a bigger deal in Virginia than Maryland

Facebook fandom map suggests college football is a bigger deal in Virginia than Maryland

New York Times’ map shows that Alabamians love their college football.

Terps women’s basketball: Story lines for 2014-15

Terps women’s basketball: Story lines for 2014-15

No. 10 Maryland seeks to fill void in the middle left by the graduations of Alyssa Thomas and Alicia DeVaughn.

Thomas-less Terrapins march onward

Thomas-less Terrapins march onward

Maryland’s 10th-ranked women’s basketball team will turn to several players to help replace Alyssa Thomas.

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Which local teams will make the NCAA tournament?

Which local teams will make the NCAA tournament?

Ahead of the college basketball season starting Friday, the Post Sports Live crew discusses which local teams can make the NCAA tournament this year.

MLB Rumors: Big names in trade winds

MLB Rumors: Big names in trade winds

This free agent class isn’t that boffo. But the potential for trades involve some of the game’s biggest stars.

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What's next for RGIII, Wizards' strong start, college basketball preview

What's next for RGIII, Wizards' strong start, college basketball preview

The Washington Post's Des Bieler, Dan Steinberg, Gene Wang and Mike Wise discuss expectations for the rest of the Redskins season, debate whether the Wizards' 5-2 start is too good to be true, and predict which local college basketball teams will make the NCAA tournament.

Maryland basketball freshmen can’t name the vice president of the United States

Maryland basketball freshmen can’t name the vice president of the United States

The Terps’ upperclassmen fared better in media day quiz.

Georgetown basketball story lines for 2014-15

Georgetown basketball story lines for 2014-15

The Hoyas, with a talented freshman class adding depth, are picked to finish second in the Big East.

Hoyas' Smith vows not to let down team again

Hoyas' Smith vows not to let down team again

Georgetown center Joshua Smith seeks redemption after being dismissed from team last season for academic reasons.

Maryland’s Jacquille Veii moves up depth chart

Maryland’s Jacquille Veii moves up depth chart

Veii replaces Diggs at wide receiver; Will Likely listed as starter at kick returner.

Shawne Merriman to hold annual coat drive

Former Maryland star’s event will be hosted at Byrd Stadium before Saturday night’s game against Michigan State.

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A veteran works through the grind

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