Dino Gregory has signed a deal to start his professional career with the reigning Swedish League Champion Sundsvall Dragons. Here’s the team’s press release (translation):

The Sundsvall Dragons has announced the signing of their first U.S. import this year, 200cm tall Dino Gregory of Baltimore. The contract is for one year and Dino is expected to Sundsvall in the near future to be with the team for preseason practice in early August.[...]

Frederick Åhnstrand, Dragons club manager:
“He is a super athletic inside player who will be a real Intimidator. He’s a good defensive player who, with his athleticism, will fit into the way we play and will contribute from the post position. Dino fits perfectly into the way we play and we are very pleased to retain such a good player for our team.”

Dino Gregory continues to improve his game, now becoming integral in the offense. Terrell Stoglin made several key shots down the stretch. 4 days til Judgment Day!!!!

Terrell Stoglin hits a magnificent lay up to finally get the lead back for Maryland. Tracey Smith and Jordan exchange baskets. Williams again on a great pass from Stoglin. 63-60 Terps.

This one really hurts. I journeyed up to Chesnut Hill todayand suffered through another nip and tuck battle that the Terps barely lost.

Some of the bad points:

Maryland had no answer for Reggie jackson who finished with 31 points on 12-16 shooting, including 1 of 5 threes very late in the game that served as the dagger.

The Terps fall to 5-5 in the conference in a game that was perceived to be a bubble game.

Adrian and Cliff just didn’t have it today as they combined for a mere 5 points in 37 minutes of play.

Jordan Williams could only muster 7 shots as he was double and triple team every time he touched the ball.

John Cahill , a 21 year old walk on Senior inspired the team and the crowd with 9 points in a strong 25 minutes.

Though the arena was a virtual sellout, where was the student body? BC officials told me only about 250 of the student tickets were claimed.

Some of the good points:

The 2 freshman guards were excellent today and we might even see them start together. The finished with a combined 28 points on 10-22 shooting.

Dino Gregory, again, was steady as could  be  finishing with 15 points on 6-11 shooting.

Myself and Jeff Barker talked to Jordan post game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI5XXKWpUO8

Some interesting points about Conte Forum:

It only hold 8600 in a one deck arena.

It is attached to the football stadium as some of the skyboxes can watch both venues.

Parking was within 1000 ft of the arena.

Clam Chowder is a staple at every food booth.

So now the Terps are up against the wall. If it is going to take 10 wins, to make the dance there is little room for error. 6 conference games remain including 1 tough one at Carolina. First up is Virginia Tech on the road Tuesday night.

I have been to Cameron and seen the hatred in the eyes of the students for Greivis. I have seen the way the Dookies taunt the Maryland players, insult Coach Williams, and take it real personal. The same holds true at Comcast. This is a game that always matters. I remember seeing PeShon Howard at the game last year right after he verballed and he was so excited . This year Sterling Gibbs, Nick Faust , and hopefully Desmond Hubert will be there. Duke is number 5 in the nation and Maryland needs a big win. Let’s get it on!!!!!!

In the first game at Cameron , Maryland was up 38-32 in the 2nd half, basically on overmatching Duke in defensive intensity. Cliff Tucker was superb that night and will probably need to repeat his performance for Maryland to win. That night Stoglin and Bowie were a combined 1-15 from the field. Stoglin learned a lot that day and watch how aggressive PeShon and Terrell will be tomorrow night.  Each game someone has been stepping up besides Jordan and that’s why the Terps are on a 3 game roll.  Seth Curry and Tyler Thornton led Duke to victory in game 1 but that won’y happen tonight. It’s been Singler and Nolan Smith—-let’s see how Gary attacks it . I CAN”T WAIT

The surprise player of the game for the Terps was Cliff Tucker off the bench with 14 points on 6-12 shooting. Again the foul line plaqued the Terps shooting 9-18. It’s funny that I had predicted we would need 30 points from Sean, Adrian, and Cliff to win—they got 23 and we lost by 7—just coincidence.

The perimeter play of the guards left a lot to be desired tonight. I expected Stoglin would have his problems in Cameron and unfortunately I was right . Terrell was 1-11 from the field but did have 5 assists. In fairness to him 3 three point shots went in and out of the bucket. Adrian Bowiewhose offense had improved finished the game with 1 point in 28 minutes.

Kyle Singler probably had the best game he has  ever had against the Terps finishing with 25 points including 3 threes. Coach K praised Gary after the game saying the Terps had just given Duke the toughest game of the year so far. “Well it was a huge win for us because we played against as well-coached a team as we have played against all year. I mean Gary [Williams]’s a great friend but he’s a great coach and his game plan against us was magnificent. They did everything possible to take Nolan [Smith] out of the game. They really crowded the paint, hopefully you can hit some shots which we didn’t any shots and they just played a really strong aggressive, physical, game. They were very good, I mean really good. We haven’t been in a game like that. Michigan State was the closest but even then I thought we were more the aggressor and tonight for the first 24 minutes they were the aggressor.”

So for the Terps, this sets up a must win situation against Wake Forest on the road Wednesday night.The Team has lost 5, any of which could have been in the win column. gary still seems confident the team will turn it around quickly. The BC loss still stings, especially when you see who they have lost to.

I was supposed to be in Durham tonight for the game but I was hit with a case of strep throat Friday night. It did cut down my yelling at the screen.

Jordan Williams was solid as always 11-17 from the field and 11 rebounds but the secret is out –he is beginning to get double and triple teamed down under. Someone else must score. 21 points in the 1st half will never beat a good team. The real season –the ACC one that is starts next Sunday. with a record of 1-3 in marquis games (that’s including Penn State) a strong ACC record is vital. Cliff, Adrian , and Dino just don’t seem to have these problems at home but 8 conference games are on the road. Thank heavens we have Gary Williams as Coach.