Maryland men’s basketball jumped to No. 13 in the AP poll Monday, nine spots up from its previous position at No. 22.
The week prior, Maryland moved up just one spot from No. 23.
Now 8-0 on the season, the Terps went 2-0 in the past week with wins over Louisville and then-No. 16 Illinois. The Terps defeated the Cardinals, 79-54, in their first true road game and took down the Fighting Illini, 71-66, on Friday in a thrilling game at a raucous XFINITY Center. Jahmir Young led the way with 24 points, including a clutch 3-pointer late in the second half to seal the game.