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Kevin Willard leaves Maryland

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The Baltimore Sun |
What Willard initially pitched as his public crusade to elevate Maryland’s men’s program quickly morphed into a more cynical episode as it became clear he probably would decamp to Villanova.
The New York Times |
Kevin Willard has agreed to become Villanova’s next head coach, leaving Maryland in need of a head coach after the men’s basketball program’s first trip to the Sweet 16 since 2016.
CBSSports.com |
Maryland is now without an athletic director and men's basketball coach on March 30 with the transfer portal in full swing.

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