Maryland, Villanova and Kevin Willard
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ESPN anchor Scott Van Pelt used his “SVPod” to take aim at the way Willard disrespected the people associated with the basketball program by the way he exited for the Villanova job.
CBS News |
Willard, who went 27-9 with Maryland this season and 14-6 in the Big Ten Conference, will replace Kyle Neptune, who was fired by Villanova earlier this month.
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The Villanova Wildcats have hired Maryland's Kevin Willard as their new coach. Willard had been linked to the Villanova job throughout the NCAA Tournament, where the Terrapins earned a No. 4 seed and reached the Sweet 16 before losing to Florida.
Kevin Willard is on the move and some of his former players are, too. Four Maryland players entered the transfer portal on Monday, and some of them could end up following the former Seton Hall coach to his new spot at Villanova.
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.
Maryland's Kevin Willard seems to be the frontrunner for the Villanova job if he and Maryland doesn't get on the same page.
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