Maryland Tabs Buzz Williams as New Head Coach After Kevin Willard Departure

Maryland has a new head coach for men’s basketball after the sudden departure of Kevin Willard.

Head coach Buzz Williams of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Ball Arena on March 22, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Fresh off of a Sweet 16 run, Maryland has hired Buzz Williams as the new men’s basketball coach, the school’s athletic department announced on Tuesday.

Williams most recently coached Texas A&M, which made the second round of the NCAA tournament before a 91–79 loss to Michigan on March 22. Maryland fell short in the Sweet 16 to Final Four-bound Florida, 87–71, on March 27. Former Terrapins head coach Kevin Willard coached the team before he left to coach Villanova shortly after the Michigan loss.