About This Series

Since winning the 2002 NCAA title, the Maryland men's basketball program has struggled on the court more than any champion in the past 18 years. The Washington Post interviewed more than 50 coaches, players and other individuals who have dealt with Maryland over that time period in an attempt to find the reasons for the struggles.

Part I: Thursday Maryland's Fall From the Top

Part II: Yesterday Coach Gary Williams Confronts a Changed Recruiting Landscape

Part III: Today The Pressure to Perform Builds