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New Villanova coach Kevin Willard on moving on from Maryland, working the transfer portal, Jay Wright, and more

Kevin Willard addressed reporters via Zoom on Wednesday after becoming Villanova's head coach.
Villanova hired Willard to restore the program to its former championship level, a goal he embraces.
Willard traveled to Indianapolis and Las Vegas, meeting with donors and his new team before the interview.
Willard stated, "This is a place that I believe we can get back to winning championships."
Willard aims to blend Villanova's established culture with adapting to modern college basketball realities.

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Who me? Willard downplays criticism by unhappy Maryland after taking Villanova job

PHILADELPHIA — Kevin Willard deadpanned that — no, he hadn't heard the laundry list of complaints lodged against him by Maryland fans and former players and, well, the list goes on — that he threw his program under the bus…

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New Villanova coach Kevin Willard on moving on from Maryland, working the transfer portal, Jay Wright, and more

PHILADELPHIA — Three days after officially becoming Villanova’s head coach, Kevin Willard spoke Wednesday with reporters on Zoom. Willard has had a busy few days. He traveled Monday to Indianapolis to watch the women’s team play in a WBIT semifinal,…

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Willard downplays flak: 'Time everyone moved on'

New Villanova coach Kevin Willard said he was aware of the criticism he received since leaving Maryland but said, "I just think it's time that everyone moved on."

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Who me? Willard downplays criticism by unhappy Maryland as he takes Villanova job

The Villanova Wildcats are ready to move on with 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.

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Kevin Willard followed his heart and Jay Wright’s endorsement to Villanova

Whatever controversy his comments in the NCAA tournament may have kicked up, Kevin Willard always maintained that two good options faced him. He could either stay as the head coach of Maryland, which he had taken to the NCAA Tournament twice in three seasons and brought to this year’s Sweet 16. Or he could indulge the interest of Villanova, taking the reins of a team that has lost its way in Willard’s beloved Big East after two championships and…

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