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Villanova's Coach Denies Handshake Deal Amid Tensions

6/13/2025

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Kevin Willard, the newly appointed coach at Villanova, firmly rejected allegations of a handshake agreement with the school while he was still at Maryland. He took issue with a Baltimore Sun article that suggested he was discontented at Maryland, emphasizing his transparency with players. Tensions reportedly grew between him and Maryland's athletic director, Damon Evans, during his time there.

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Kevin Willard, the newly appointed coach at Villanova, firmly rejected allegations of a handshake agreement with the school while he was still at Maryland. He took issue with a Baltimore Sun article that suggested he was discontented at Maryland, emphasizing his transparency with players. Tensions reportedly grew between him and Maryland's athletic director, Damon Evans, during his time there.