Kevin Willard left the Terrapins men's basketball team in Maryland, and attempted to revive the program that he saw Jay Wright leave several years ago.
Willard's departure came after the Terrapins had a crazy, fun run in March. This shows Derrick Queen's buzzer beater has won the state of Colorado. Maryland's run ended with the Sweet 16, losing to the first-place Florida Gators.
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Sports Broadcasting Station Scott Van Pelt will respond in the second half on February 26, 2025, in a match between the Maryland Terrapins and the Spartan Michigan, at Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland. (Reggie Hildred-Imagn Image)
It was Willard's team's deepest tournament run as they took over the Terps before the start of the 2022-23 season. He was with Seton Hall Pirates before that.
However, as soon as he arrived, Willard was gone. He was announced as Villanova's new head coach on Sunday as the Wildcats prepared for the college basketball crown. Willard's decision to leave Maryland's furious fans, including ESPN broadcaster Scott Van Pelt.
“Of course Kevin Willard can go to Villanova,” began Van Pelt. “Of course you can go back to your Big East Roots. Of course, if it's better for your family – we are savages, but we are not soulless savages. Of course, it's good for your family.
Maryland Terrapins head coach Kevin Willard will address the media at a press conference at the NCAA Tournament West Regional Practice held at the Chase Center in San Francisco on March 26, 2025. (Kyle Terada-imagn image)
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“Don't damage the university and the program for three years, and don't put the effort behind the scenes, who poured their heart and soul into this for free. You try to fill the gap by saying, “No, I love this university and I hope it's great.”
“Maybe when everyone in the industry is telling me, they don't say it on their faces and repeatedly.
ESPN commentator Scott Van Pelt will respond in the second half in a match between Maryland Terrapin and the Wisconsin Badgers at the Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland on January 29, 2025. (Reggie Hildred-Imagn Image)
Maryland alumnus Van Pelt appeared to be angry at the way Willard started the tournament. The coach took a shot of Subtol with outgoing track and field director Damon Evans, complaining about the lack of resources the program had.
The broadcaster suggested that Willard's request was not made in good faith.
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Anyway, Willard is on a new journey. He was 65-39 in three seasons for Maryland. He spent 12 years at Seton Hall and three years at Iona.
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