Maryland men's basketball moved quickly in its search for a new basketball coach after Kevin Willard left in the middle of the night to become Villanova's new c

It appears that Maryland may be on the verge of securing its next head basketball coach. On Tuesday, 247Sports Jeff Ermann reported that 'all signs' are pointin

“Coach Willard led the Terps on an incredible run this season. The Crab 5, Derik Queen ‘s miraculous buzzer-beater, and a Sweet 16 berth. This was a season to remember,” Maryland President Darryll J. Pines and Interim Director of Athletics Colleen Sorem said in a statement.

Maryland hired Buzz Williams as its men’s basketball coach, quickly moving on after Kevin Willard left the Terrapins to take the Villanova job.

Villanova University announced Kevin Willard, who most recently coached the Maryland Terrapins, will join the school's men's basketball program as head coach.

Kevin Willard has officially stepped down as head coach of the Maryland men's basketball team. He'll be taking his talents to Villanova University as their new head 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.

Maryland men’s basketball is expected to have a busy offseason. Former coach Kevin Willard departed to Villanova on Sunday, and Terps fans will await the ensuing roster turnover in the transfer portal. Stay on top of Maryland’s portal activity with The Diamondback’s transfer tracker, which will be regularly updated with more information.

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