5 things to know about Kevin Willard, the new Villanova men's basketball coach

Villanova is hiring Maryland coach Kevin Willard to replace Kyle Neptune as the school’s new head men’s basketball coach.
Fri, Apr 4
- NCAA Basketball
Eric Dixon delivers again as Villanova advances in the College Basketball Crown
The Wildcats will play Central Florida in Saturday's semifinal.
Players: - NBA
The original ‘Nova Knick was Richard Pryor’s tour manager, friends with Wilt Chamberlain, and in Joe Frazier’s corner
“I’ve lived many lives,” says 84-year-old Tom Hoover.
Players:
Thu, Apr 3
- NCAA Basketball
Transfer portal: Villanova’s rebuild; One in, one out at St. Joe’s; Temple’s troubles; and more Big 5 impacts
There's been a lot of transfer portal movement in Big 5 basketball already.
Wed, Apr 2
- NCAA Basketball
New Villanova coach Kevin Willard on moving on from Maryland, working the transfer portal, Jay Wright, and more
Willard met the media for the first time since becoming the head coach of the Wildcats.
- NCAA Basketball
Villanova shows it’s not quite ready for this season to end with win over Colorado
Eric Dixon broke the Wildcats' all-time scoring record and Mike Nardi won his first game as interim coach as Villanova defeated Colorado in the College Basketball Crown.
Players:
Tue, Apr 1
- NCAA Basketball
As Villanova goes through a period of transition, Eric Dixon has a chance at history, asterisk or not
Eric Dixon needs nine points Tuesday to pass Kerry Kittles and become the all-time leading scorer at Villanova.
Players: - NCAA Basketball
Kevin Willard’s road to Villanova ticked off Maryland fans and could shake up the Big East and Big 5
Willard's hiring will take the Wildcats' program in a different direction.
Mon, Mar 31
- NCAA Basketball
Villanova’s season ends with 66-57 loss to Belmont in WBIT semifinals
Sophomore guard Jailyn Banks scored 25 points to lead the Bruins to the championship game.