Maryland administrators have told at least one prominent booster that men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard plans to leave for Villanova.

Maryland coach Kevin Willard declined to say whether he had spoken to Villanova administrators about its open coaching vacancy following a season-ending 87-71 loss to No. 1 seed Florida in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.

Despite having a five-star freshman and a starting lineup hailed as the “Crab Five,” head coach Kevin Willard has been Maryland’s biggest headline through the NCAA Tournament.

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 men’s basketball plays in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night for the first time since 2016 against top-seeded Florida, one of the favorites to win the national championship — and yet all eyes are on coach Kevin Willard and his immediate future.

Kevin Willard's future at Maryland has been a mystery. It didn't get any clearer after the Terrapins' Sweet 16 loss to Florida.

Kevin Willard has been rumored to be leaving Maryland for Villanova, and it seems that move may be imminent after the Terps' Sweet 16 loss

Kevin Willard was a Big East head coach for Seton Hall from 2010 to 2022. He's been Maryland's head coach for three seasons.

For Maryland, the NCAA Tournament has been a wild ride so far. And while the action on the court has certainly provided plenty of drama (thank you, Derik Queen)