Doug: When Maryland plays aggressively, the Terps seem to be at their best, but mistakes will happen with this style of play. So, do you think the screaming and yelling that Gary Williams displays during timeouts makes the team more passive?

Don Markus: It depends on the team he's coaching as well as the makeup of the individual players. I think this year's team is really two teams in regard to that: a fourth-year senior such as James Gist is used to it, while Bambale Osby, Greivis Vasquez, Eric Hayes and Landon Milbourne have grown accustomed to it over the past two seasons. The biggest question I would have is with the large number of freshmen. The only one who I think has not been impacted by Williams' in-your-face approach is Cliff Tucker, and he has played the best in a group that hasn't done very much.

Jung: When is Vasquez going to learn to contain himself in games and stop trying to take over?

Don Markus: Probably when, and if, he gets to the NBA. I don't see it happening now, especially if Gist and Hayes continue to struggle. I don't mind him taking over games because he has demonstrated that ability in his performances against Boston College, North Carolina State and Florida State. Against Virginia Tech, he had to play that way because nobody else except for Bambale Osby showed up beyond the early portion of each half. If not for Vasquez, the Terps might have lost that game by 20.

Bill: It seems like Williams hasn't found the right rotation of substitute players. Which bench players do you think are most valuable, and how can Williams utilize them better?

Don Markus: I think Tucker and Adrian Bowie have shown flashes of becoming dependable, even this season. I would try to give them each a solid 15 to 20 minutes every game, so they gain confidence and can play without looking over their shoulders. He used Bowie in a three-guard set against the Hokies because of matchups, and that seemed to work until Vasquez picked up his second foul. I've heard that Williams wants Bowie to shoot more from the outside to help open things up for him driving, but he's been very hesitant. Tucker, as I've said before, is a reliable jumper away from being a big-time player.

GPT: When is Williams going to put Hayes on the bench? He has been killing Maryland the past few games! Don't Bowie and Tucker deserve more of a look?

Don Markus: Hayes played his best basketball of the season shortly after returning from his ankle injury, and some suspect that the ankle problems have resurfaced of late because of the way he has been shooting. When you have someone as undisciplined as Vasquez in the backcourt, you need someone to counter that, and Hayes is certainly a very steady ballhandler. Bowie is better holding onto the ball than he was earlier this season, but he often gets stripped trying to do more than he's capable of at this stage of his career. Tucker doesn't shoot it or handle it well enough to be counted on in that role yet.

Randy: When/how do the Terps get inside scoring for next year?

Don Markus: The players have talked about how Gus Gilchrist has been one of the best frontcourt players in practice this season, but Williams downplays that so as to not take anything away from his current team. Aside from Gilchrist, I don't see anybody on the current roster capable of moving into either Gist or Osby's position next year. Braxton Dupree started his freshman year with a bang, but hasn't done much the past couple of months. Dino Gregory and Jerome Burney haven't done anything in practice or during games. I know Williams likes the effort he gets from Dave Neal, but he is at best a third or fourth forward off the bench. Shane Walker has a long way to go in terms of understanding the game and being able to use his height and athleticism to his advantage. Maryland reportedly got a commitment from Ken Bowman, a 6-9, 230-pound forward from Phoenix who is playing at Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College, and averaging 15 points and nearly 10 rebounds. Since Gilchrist won't be eligible until the end of the first semester next season, Williams better find some help with his inside scoring from other sources. I also think the Terps won't be bad at the three-spot with Milbourne and Tucker.