Required Reading . . . and Viewing.

In our excitement over Coach B's CBS Early Show appearance, we were remiss in not telling our readers about a real treat from yesterday's Baltimore Sun.

The BasketCases send a belated shout-out to Milton Kent for his excellent feature on two of Maryland's finest ladies, Vicky Bullett and Crystal Langhorne. Not only do you get to read a terrific article, but you can view some not-to-be-missed video interviews with Vicky, Lang and Harp. Great Stuff!

And Kent isn't the only writer to whom we owe a belated shout-out. Also yesterday, David Driver of the Laurel (Md.) Leader provided us with an in depth look at the role of Laurel resident and Terps Assistant Coach Daron Park.

"She liked (Park) right away," the elder [George] Toliver said. So the father asked Kristi why. "Dad, he knows basketball," said the junior star, according to her father.

Coming from Kristi . . . that's high praise indeed!

Now that we're caught up, time to take a look ahead. Of course, we needn't remind you that the battle for supremacy in the ACC takes place tomorrow at 1 PM in Carmichael Auditorium. The Terps, under the interim leadership of Coach Park, take on the only other team undefeated in ACC play, the Tar Heels. This game is being broadcast nationally on FSN and locally on Comcast SportsNet. And, just in case you need reminding . . . Episode 2 of Under the Shell airs at 10 AM tomorrow, also on Comcast SportsNet.

You have your assignments, now start reading (and viewing)!