Four seasons ago, against the same highly ranked opponent on the same court in the same event, three Maryland freshmen showed an ability to hit shots and make plays in what was the most hyped game at that point early in their college careers.
While guard Melo Trimble proved to be the only future star among them, their performance against then-No. 7 Virginia in the ACC-Big Challenge proved a catalyst in the Terps’ return to the NCAA tournament later that season after a five-year absence.
There was a similar feeling about Wednesday’s game against the No.