But you may hear a different, unfamiliar description of Maryland basketball. Meet the "Crab Five." Maryland (27-8) is more dependent on its starting lineup than any team in the nation.

In fact, Maryland's "Crab Five" leads the nation when it comes to having all starters score in double-figures. In the season finale win over Northwestern, all five starters finished the game in ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Maryland and the Bay Area have a few things in common. They’re both on the coast. They both love basketball. And they both love seafood — especially crab. San Francisco ...

Casual college basketball fans may not be familiar with the "Crab Five," but Maryland fans sure are. The Terrapins are back in the NCAA tournament as a No. 4 seed following a 25-8 season ...

the lesser-know J.O. Spice is used in many Maryland crab houses. Ginger Ports learned firsthand when she first met her now-husband, Don, while on a trip to Ocean City. “When he asked me my name ...

Walter Clayton Jr. contributed 13 points and four assists as Florida’s Big Three seniors and their deep supporting cast took down the Maryland “Crab Five” starters — one of Terrapins coach ...

Walter Clayton Jr. contributed 13 points and four assists as Florida's Big Three seniors and their deep supporting cast took down the Maryland "Crab Five" starters — one of Terrapins coach Kevin ...

The cuteness of the "Crab Five" nickname belies the resiliency of Maryland's starters. The five all average double figures and they have started every game since Nov. 19, avoiding injuries while ...

And even fewer are entering the Big Dance with a better nickname. The state of Maryland is known for its crab cakes. The Terrapins men's basketball squad boasts one of the best starting lineups in ...