The 2019-20 Maryland men’s basketball season was always supposed to be remembered for what happened in March. The Terps would either validate the preseason hype and consistent national ranking with a notable postseason run, or they’d add to a list of tournament exits that felt just a bit too early. Head coach Mark Turgeon, senior point guard Anthony Cowan Jr. and the rest of the crew had something left to prove.
And now they won’t be able to prove it.
The coronavirus pandemic has rocked the sports world, putting virtually all major professional seasons on pause. The NCAA outright canceled its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments March 12, one day after announcing plans to contest games with no fans. Everything moved so quickly. Games went on as normal the night of March 11, only for the season to completely stop the next day.
All we’re left to do is wonder what could have been and appreciate what was.
