Villanova has named Kevin Willard as its head basketball coach.
Willard guided Maryland to a 27-9 record this season before falling to top-seeded Florida in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. He posted a 65-39 mark with two tournament appearances during his three seasons with the Terrapins.
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