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Kevin Willard Weighs Future as Maryland and Villanova Vie for His Commitment

Maryland's basketball coach remains undecided following NCAA Tournament exit, with Villanova actively pursuing him and Maryland making efforts to retain him.

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FILE - New Orleans Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, in this Sunday, April 11, 2021, file photo. Stan Van Gundy is out as Pelicans coach following just one season at the helm, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, June 16, 2021, because the move has not been publicly announced. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Maryland head coach Kevin Willard speaks to reporters during a press conference, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in San Francisco, ahead of a Sweet 16 game against Florida in the NCAA college basketball tournament. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Overview

  • Kevin Willard, Maryland's men's basketball coach, has not yet decided whether to stay at Maryland or accept Villanova's head coaching position.
  • Willard has expressed dissatisfaction with Maryland's financial and administrative support for its basketball program and cited uncertainty over the vacant athletic director role as a complicating factor.
  • Maryland administrators are making a strong push to retain Willard, reportedly offering him a new contract that meets his demands for increased program resources.
  • Villanova continues to actively pursue Willard to fill its coaching vacancy, following the departure of Kyle Neptune after the Wildcats' struggles in recent seasons.
  • Willard has stated that his decision will be a 'family decision' and emphasized his love for Maryland, though he remains noncommittal about his next steps.