Following their blowout semifinal victory over Saint Louis, Maryland will face off against Miami (FL) in the championship game of the 2022 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. The Hurricanes beat Providence in their semifinal game, and have an identical 4-0 record to the Terps. Jim Larrañaga took his team to the Elite Eight last season, and is in his 12th year as their head coach.
Miami (FL) is a well-balanced team, with four players averaging double-digit scoring. Senior guard Jordan Miller (a George Mason transfer and native of Middleburg, VA) leads them with just under 16 points and 8 rebounds per game. Sophomore forward and Arkansas State transfer Norchad Omier is averaging a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds per game. They aren't a tall team at all, with Miller and Omier their tallest players to receive regular minutes at 6'7".
KenPom Rankings
- Maryland: #29 (#35 AdjO, #31 AdjD; #236 AdjT)
- Miami (FL): #36 (#31 AdjO, #57 AdjD; #167 AdjT)