This is the last place Maryland thought it would be, having won just one of its three games in the Maui Invitational and wondering why it has played so poorly to start the season.
Nothing is wrong.
Instead, Williams believes the problem in the Terrapins' sluggish opening act has been that individuals have played below their capability. Indeed, it is possible to find fault with all five starters. Steve Blake seemed to lose his composure at times. Shooting guard Juan Dixon lost his smooth shooting stroke and has missed all eight of his three-point attempts. Forward Danny Miller has been in foul trouble.