The Terps' new practice palace

Thursday was a massive day for University of Maryland athletics. It's a day school officials hope will change the trajectory of the Terrapins' hoops programs forever.

The university broke ground to begin construction on their new state-of-the-art basketball practice facility. The Barry P. Gossett Basketball Performance Center will be the home to both the men's and women's hoops programs. It will be a 44,000-square-foot palace in the shadow of Xfinity Center. Inside will be a practice court, locker rooms, an expanded strength and conditioning center plus new meeting rooms for coaches and lounges for players.