Notes in advance of Tuesday night's exhibition game against Indiana (Pa.)...

*So what does Greivis Vasquez think of Maryland being No. 26 in the AP's preseason rankings?

"I was a little upset because we beat California and we beat Georgia Tech and they are ranked so much higher than we are. We just have to prove people wrong. It’ll take care of itself if we just win," Vasquez said.

*Eric Hayes averaged averaged 15.2 point per game in the postseason – the Atlantic Coast Conference and NCAA tournaments – after averaging 10.3 in the regular season. Hayes seemed like a different player in the postseason, penetrating more and looking to create shots for himself.

“I just kind of had a mindset of being more aggressive and more assertive,” Hayes said. “I’m looking to build on my game.”

*Does it matter if Hayes doesn't start? Remember that Sean Mosley became the starter last season.

Here's Vasquez:--"All he (Hayes) wants is just to win games. He’s totally going to play 30 minutes or 28 minutes. I’m not really worried about him starting or coming off the bench."

More to come in a story I've filed for tomorrow's paper...