When most people hear the phrase “South Pole,” they think of the region in Antarctica.
But for No. 7 Maryland men’s basketball, the South Pole is the collection of the lively crew of bench players. The towel faithful. The spirit of the team. A prideful bunch determined to uplift the Terps with sparks of energy coming from the sidelines.
”The South Pole celebration is just as important as the three point shot being made,” senior Travis Valmon told Testudo Times. “Without the three, there’s no celebration. But without the celebration, there’s no three points going up on the board.