Maryland administrators have told at least one prominent booster that men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard plans to leave for Villanova.

Maryland coach Kevin Willard declined to say whether he had spoken to Villanova administrators about its open coaching vacancy following a season-ending 87-71 loss to No. 1 seed Florida in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.

Kevin Willard was a Big East head coach for Seton Hall from 2010 to 2022. He's been Maryland's head coach for three seasons.

On the eve of the Terrapins' showdown with Florida, Willard didn't answer questions about the Wildcats' coaching vacancy

Kevin Willard said he doesn’t know what’s next for his career after the Terps’ season ended amid speculation he’s leaving for Villanova.

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Despite having an five-star freshman and a starting lineup hailed as the “Crab Five,” head coach Kevin Willard has been Maryland’s biggest headline through the NCAA Tournament.

Following Maryland's loss to Florida in the Sweet Sixteen, head coach Kevin Willard addressed the speculation surrounding his future in College Park.

But, guys. I've got to say. Kevin Willard is a certified vibe destroyer. Imagine taking on a massive project at work. Arguably, the most significant project you've ever taken on. And right before you get ready to tackle that big project, you tell your team that there's a slight chance you might not be back here.