Terps’ Willard uncertain of future after tourney exit

• Kyle BonaguraMar 27, 2025, 11:10 PM ET

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  • Covers college football.Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University.SAN FRANCISCO– Amid speculation he is the top target for Villanova

‘s opening, Maryland men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard was noncommittal about his future with the Terrapins after they were gotten rid of by Florida in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night. “I do not know what I’m doing,”he said.”I’ll be sincere with you. I haven’t talked to my agent.

I have not spoken to my other half. “Editor’s Picks 2 Associated Willard, who simply completed his 3rd year as the Terrapins ‘coach following a

12-year run at Seton Hall, revealed

agitation about Maryland’s athletic director situation. Damon Evans left for the very same role at SMU recently.”My biggest concerns in life right now, I do not know who my manager is going to be, “Willard stated.”The guy that brought me here– who I actually like, however pleased of him bringing me to College Park– is not here any longer and I do not know who we’re going to hire and in today’s day and age that stresses me a little bit.”Willard stated he has not had any conversations with another school, however suggested his representative has.” This is going to be a household choice,”Willard stated.”I enjoy College Park. I

enjoy Maryland. When you’re at this point in your career, I need to take everything into consideration, but I have not talked to anyone, so I do not understand what I’m going to do. “Following Thursday’s Sweet 16 loss, a Maryland spokesperson told multiple outlets:” Our focus remains on keeping Coach (Kevin)Willard at the University of Maryland.”In three years at Maryland, Willard has assembled a record of 65-39. This year’s appearance in the Sweet 16 was Maryland’s very first considering that 2016 and second

considering that 2003.