The Maryland men’s basketball program honored the 2004 ACC tournament champion team during the Terps’ game against Michigan State Feb. 29. Tournament MVP John Gilchrist was included in the warm welcome back, and he’s excited to see this year’s team enter the postseason 16 years after his legendary run.
“At the end of the day it’s a breath of fresh air,” Gilchrist said on Glenn Clark Radio March 2, adding, “it makes me feel good to come back to Maryland and people appreciate me for the effort that I gave to the university.”
Gilchrist was happy to be welcomed back after his tenure in College Park, Md., came to an unceremonious end. In 2004-05, one season after his magical ACC tournament run, Gilchrist struggled with injuries and clashed with coaches regarding his role, which ultimately led him to leave after his junior year. He went undrafted and played pro ball in Israel.
