Not everyone was happy with Willard's decision to leave Maryland for Villanova, as his move reignited some controversy around coaches changing schools.

Nova's interest in Willard was well-known since the team parted with Kyle Neptune at the conclusion of their season, but instead of downplaying his potential exit, Willard used their interest as leverage in potential negotiations, publicly lambasting the Maryland athletic department's apparent lack of commitment to basketball.

After weeks of rumors and speculation, Maryland fans now have their answer on the head coaching drama in College Park. Following his third season as head coach of the Terrapins, Kevin Willard has reportedly accepted the head coaching job at Villanova.

Willard guided Maryland to the NCAA Tournament two times in three seasons, including the 2025 trip to the Sweet 16. What's next?

"We took a very proactive and aggressive approach to retain Coach Willard, offering a significant contract extension and salary increase, new staff, and one of the highest revenue

A disorderly ending for Willard in College Park sends him back to the Big East, where he previously coached at Seton Hall

Maryland basketball fans are calling former head coach Kevin Willard a traitor and a sellout after he jumped ship for a new program on Sunday.

Highlighting a fight that is brewing on college campuses, Willard wanted a bigger piece of the pie than Maryland could offer

Villanova hired Maryland’s Kevin Willard as its new coach Sunday to replace the fired Kyle Neptune, according to a report from the Associated Press. The report comes just days after the Maryland men's basketball team lost to Florida in the Sweet 16.