ArtVanDelay

How is Matusz in the middle of his suspension? I thought we hadn't heard back yet after the appeal. Now would be the best possible time to DFA him.

Hardy to the DL? Matusz DFA?

No doubter.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6b83dhndWDg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> What about this?

What an awesome game. Hopefully Chen's brilliant performance doesn't get lost in this.

Or Rudy Gay, Victor Oladipo, Donte Greene. There's consistently a ton of talent in state. Hopefully we can start getting more of those guys.

I don't doubt that he'll win without them. I'd be afraid to see what Bo Ryan could do with 2 Elite centers.

Newman would really fit in perfectly. I think it's hilarious that the state of Wisconsin has 2 elite center prospects, and Wisconsin fans thought they'd get both for sure. They got neither. The other guy went to Marquette.

I'd almost rather get Damion Lee. Not that getting Malik Newman wouldn't be freakin sweet. But Lee will be a senior, fits in as a perfect replacement for Dez Wells. He's much more experienced which could make a big difference come March. Either guy would only be here for a year anyway. Of course Lee probably doesn't have half as much talent as Newman, though.

Diamond has been very impressive early on. A bucket and a couple blocks. Jay Williams called him a "6'10 Kevin Hart".

Diamond Stone is about to be playing in the McDonald's All American game on ESPN.

-- Maryland will travel to Wisconsin next season, which might not be the most pleasant homecoming for Stone. Stone’s already had to turn off his notifications on twitter because of the negative comments he’s received about his decision, but isn’t worried about the trip to Madison. Stone said, ““I know I’m going to get some boos, but I’m ready for that I think. It’s going to be a crazy atmosphere.” He also noted that College Park is just an hour and a half flight from him hometown and he expects a lot of family and friends to travel to see him play. -- Maryland began recruiting Stone during his freshman year with assistant coach Bino Ranson initiating the talks, but he admitted he didn’t really start looking into the Terps much until this season. Maryland’s success this season made it easier for him to envision himself in a Terps uniform while watching big men like Damonte Dodd and Evan Smotrycz play. -- After many speculated Stone wasn’t yet qualified to get into Wisconsin, Stone said his guidance counselor asked him if he wanted her to put out his test scores to prove that was false. Stone also said he got a 20 on the ACT. http://maryland.247sports.com/Bolt/Diamond-Stone-Were-Going-to-be-Hard-to-Stop-36507851

Dekker leaving would be awesome and a huge blow to Wisconsin. They'll still be a good team and probably a top 3 or 4 Big Ten team, but I don't see them as a conference championship contender without Kaminsky and Dekker.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Wisconsin fans are just salty that they didn't get their prized recruit and are looking for any way to make themselves feel better about it.

If Ram comes back, I'd love to see us add another 3 point shooter with the final scholarship.

Just watching highlights of Stone, he loves playing above the rim. We're going to see some monster dunks next year.

I agree that we'll be top 5. We're going to be a huge team. Kentucky sized. Stone, Carter, Dodd, Cekovsky, Layman, Bender. All 6'9 or bigger.

I agree. When I was 17, my main concern was going to a school that had a higher percentage of females than males.

Anyone think we'll be a top 5 or even top 3 team in the pre season polls?

Wisconsin fans saying the only reason that he didn't get commit there is because his grades weren't good enough. That can't be true, right? Maryland is an excellent school academically. Probably more highly regarded than Wisconsin.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wish I could have seen Eddie play. Happy birthday.