Maryland's Kevin Willard has been hired as Villanova's new coach, ending more than a week of speculation.
"Coach Willard quickly stood out among an impressive pool of candidates during a comprehensive national search," Villanova's president, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, said in a statement. "Throughout the process, Coach Willard demonstrated that he has the vision and experience to guide Villanova Basketball in the changing world of college athletics. Beyond his notable success on the court, we were also impressed by his ability to articulate how Villanova Basketball fits into the overarching mission of the University.