Although Maryland fans may have felt blindsided, Willard was frequently linked to the role, with the possibility really starting to ramp up during the team's NCAA Tournament run. Maryland's superstar freshman Derik Queen took to X to show his disappointment with the news, using multiple sad emojis in response to the report.

Even though the head coaching drama at Maryland with Kevin Willard is now over, fans - and players - are still digesting everything that took place. Over the we

Maryland superstar Derik Queen finally broke his silence on the Kevin Willard drama. After just three seasons in College Park, MD, and one of the best seasons in program history, Willard decided to move on,