Maryland men’s basketball head coach Kevin Willard said he needs to see fundamental changes to the program before signing a contract extension, but that negotiations are difficult right now because Maryland athletics director Damon Evans is likely headed to SMU for the same position.
“He’s probably going to SMU, so it’s kind of tough to negotiate with somebody that’s maybe not here,” Willard said Thursday during NCAA Tournament media availability. “But I need to make fundamental changes to the program, that’s what I’m focused on right now, that’s why, probably, a deal hasn’t gotten done.”
Willard has been heavily rumored for the recent opening as Villanova’s new men’s basketball head coach.