Villanova Hires Kevin Willard Out of Maryland

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New Villanova coach Kevin Willard on moving on from Maryland, working the transfer portal, Jay Wright, and more
Willard met the media for the first time since becoming the head coach of the Wildcats. He talked about his exit from Maryland and much more.
Scott Van Pelt blasts Kevin Willard for way coach left Maryland for Villanova
ESPN's Scott Van Pelt shared his thoughts about the way Kevin Willard left Maryland for Villanova. He didn't hold back.
Kevin Willard explains leaving Maryland for Villanova coaching job as dramatic saga concludes
Willard left Maryland with a 65-39 record and two NCAA Tournament appearances. He is fresh off his best season with the program, in which he constructed a talented roster dubbed the "Crab Five" and earned a second-place finish in the Big Ten and a trip to the Sweet 16.

Maryland names Texas A&M’s Buzz Williams

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Maryland names Texas A&M’s Buzz Williams as men’s basketball coach
Under Buzz Williams, Texas A&M has enjoyed four straight years of at least 21 wins and three consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
Heard the buzz? Maryland hires SEC coach to lead basketball program
Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams speaks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) AP
Texas A&M basketball coaching candidates: Potential names for Aggies opening
Texas A&M basketball has a coaching search after Buzz Williams left for Maryland. Here are the top potential names for the Aggies' opening.
Kevin Willard on how he left Maryland: ‘Normal fans just don’t understand’
Former Maryland men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard says “it’s time for everyone to move on” after him leaving for Villanova ...
Villanova University hires Maryland's Kevin Willard as men's basketball coach
Villanova University announced Kevin Willard, who most recently coached the Maryland Terrapins, will join the school's men's ...
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Maryland hoops coach bolts for Villanova, booster says ‘he played us like a drum’
“Coach Willard led the Terps on an incredible run this season. The Crab 5, Derik Queen ‘s miraculous buzzer-beater, and a ...
Villanova hires Maryland basketball coach Kevin Willard after weeks of speculation
Willard emphasized when the Terps were in Seattle that he loved coaching at Maryland, but he wanted the school to improve in ...
Scott Van Pelt rips Kevin Willard for ‘taking a giant s–t’ on Maryland before bolting for Villanova
One well-known Maryland alumnus said he understood why now-former men's basketball coach Kevin Willard left the program but ...
Kevin Willard leaves Maryland to coach at Villanova
Kevin Willard is leaving his position as Maryland men’s basketball coach after three seasons to take the same job at ...
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ESPN's Jay Bilas proves tampering is ignored with coaches after Kevin Willard left for Villanova
Jay Bilas has been vocal about players being held to an unfair standard then coaches and Kevin Willard's situation gave him a ...
Maryland hires Buzz Williams: Terps poach Texas A&M coach to replace Kevin Willard after controversial exit
Maryland is hiring Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams to succeed Kevin Willard, the school announced Tuesday. The Aggies coach ...