Terps Rebound

The Maryland backcourt duo should be one of the best in the conference and lead the Terps in most offensive categories, but who else will step up on this young team? Dupree and Tucker helped vault the Terps into the lead for good mid way through the second half.

Having a player like Dupree assert himself and be consistent on the boards will help open up the scoring in Gary Williams flex offense. Not since Baxter, has Gary had a player with offensive potential that also sets a good screen for his shooters.

Dupree can bang the boards, get his shot off the block, and set some excellent screens for his teammates. In tonight's game, Dupree was able to provide valuable minutes and avoid foul trouble. It will be fun to watch Dupree develop as the season progresses.

The other coming out party for the Terps belongs to Tucker. His silky smooth shot, quick first step cutting down the lane, and his explosiveness cutting down the passing lanes on defense make him one of the most exciting young Terps to follow.

Milbourne looks tentative on the court and seems the most comfortable on the defensive side of the ball and in transition.

In an interesting decision by Gary to play Vasquez at the point and Hayes at the off guard spot. Hayes does have the better shot, but also possesses better command of running the offense in a half court set. Much like GM Bowden for the Nationals calls Marrero a batter (and doesn't identify a specific position) I call Vazquez's best position "scorer". He's masterful in the transition offense and exciting to watch. The Terps will only get better as the season unfolds as the two guards learn how to feed off of each other.