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Kevin Willard is leaving Maryland to become head coach at Villanova

Kevin Willard is leaving his position as head coach at Maryland to become the new head coach at Villanova University.
Willard, who has a 335-249 career record and one Sweet 16 appearance this season, replaces Kyle Neptune after Neptune was fired by Villanova.
While at Maryland, Willard expressed concerns about the school's NIL situation and change in athletic director, potentially advocating for Brian Ullman.

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Villanova announces Kevin Willard as university’s 10th head coach

After a two-week search following the dismissal of former head coach Kyle Neptune, Villanova has formally announced that former University of Maryland Head Coach Kevin Willard will join the Men's Basketball program as the tenth head coach in team history. Willard is coming off of a Sweet 16 appearance where his Terps fell 71-87 to the No. 1 seeded Florida Gators. "Coach Willard quickly stood out among an impressive pool of candidates during a co…

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Villanova hires Marylands’ Kevin Willard as their new men’s basketball coach

ESPN’s Jeff Borzello reported on Sunday that Kevin Willard has been hired as Villanova’s new men’s basketball coach, and will leave Maryland after three seasons. Willard replaces Kyle Neptune, who was fired on March 15 after failing to make the NCAA tournament in any of his three seasons at Villanova. The Wildcats went 54-47 (.535) under Neptune. The school officially announced Willard’s hiring on Sunday morning, with Villanova president Rev. Pe…

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Willard hired by Villanova

PHILADELPHIA — Kevin Willard campaigned during Maryland's run to the Sweet 16 for more from the university and athletic department for his Big Ten program.

5 days ago·Omaha, United States

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Villanova names Willard as new coach

PHILADELPHIA — The Villanova Wildcats hired Maryland's Kevin Willard as their new coach on Sunday.

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Willard leaves Maryland basketball, accepts job at Villanova

PHILADELPHIA — Kevin Willard publicly campaigned — pleaded, really — during Maryland’s run to the Sweet 16 for more from the university and athletic department for his Big Ten program.

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