He loves this job, he reiterated. He wants to be at Maryland. He left Seton Hall for this job because he grew up watching Steve Francis play and Gary Williams coach. The tradition of Maryland basketball energized him. The possibilities excite him.

Willard, who had been remarkably open and unfiltered over the past week, declined to talk about his future with the Terps on Wednesday.

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.

The Maryland men’s basketball team’s deepest March Madness run in almost a decade gave way to the ruckus raised by rumors of Kevin Willard’s possible departure.

Maryland fans are celebrating a Sweet 16 appearance while their head coach looks like he wants to be anywhere else.

And according to one self-proclaimed 'bracketologist', Texas A&M Aggies coach Buzz Williams is no exception. "Don’t be surprised if Maryland loses tonight, Kevin Willard is immediately announced as Villanova’s head coach,