Maryland basketball battling Villanova, Kevin Willard
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Willard deadpanned that — no, he hadn’t heard the laundry list of complaints lodged against him by Maryland fans and former players and, well, the list goes on — that he threw his program under the bu...
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“It is an honor and privilege to be named the head coach of the University of Maryland men’s basketball team,” Williams said in a statement.
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Former Maryland men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard says “it’s time for everyone to move on” after him leaving for Villanova angered fans.
Not everyone was happy with Willard's decision to leave Maryland for Villanova, as his move reignited some controversy around coaches changing schools.
From Eric Dixon breaking the program's all-time scoring record to Kevin Willard being named the head coach, all eyes are on Villanova this week at the College Basketball Crown.
One New York Knicks star believes that the Villanova Wildcats' new pick for head coach is up to scratch. Josh Hart put forth a vote of confidence for the colleg
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Every step of Kevin Willard’s journey to Villanova from Maryland should be instructive and sobering. It should strip away any remaining sentimentality about the world of college basketball and how Villanova’s leaders view the Wildcats’ place in it.
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The Villanova Wildcats have hired Maryland's Kevin Willard as their new coach. Willard had been linked to the Villanova job throughout the NCAA Tournament, where the Terrapins earned a No. 4 seed and reached the Sweet 16 before losing to Florida.
Freshman center Derik Queen, who made an incredible buzzer-beater to send the Terps to the Sweet Sixteen, reacted emotionally to Willard’s departure, posting a four-emoji response. Queen and Willard were believed to have had a close relationship, so the departure of his head coach may have hit him particularly hard.
But, guys. I've got to say. Kevin Willard is a certified vibe destroyer. Imagine taking on a massive project at work. Arguably, the most significant project you've ever taken on. And right before you get ready to tackle that big project, you tell your team that there's a slight chance you might not be back here.