Maryland’s Kevin Willard says departing AD, lack of NIL money have stalled contract extension talks
Maryland Men’s basketball coach Kevin Williard gave what reached the program on Thursday before the first round of Terapins NCAA championship match With Grand Canyon.
Amid reports that sports director Damon Ivans will leave To take the same position with SMUWilliad was asked about the rumors that he was a candidate for other coach holes. In particular, it has been linked Villanovaand Who launched Kyle Neptune last week.
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Love McKenz Will on WednesdayWilliad said he had treated the rumors directly with his players. However, he took his answer in a different direction of a valley, with a frankness of his position with Maryland, indicating the reason for his departure as well and some commented on Ivans preparing to leave.
An interesting and honest answer from Kevin Williard on basketball, Maryland, and why he did not fully adhere to Merilland in the long term amid reports of the job of Villanova.
He said that his team could not stay an additional night in New York City for Christmas this year because … pic.twitter.com/tuvmhw0bis
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“It is clear that it is difficult now because I think we know his situation,” Williad said. “It is possible that he will go to SMU, so it’s difficult to negotiate with someone who may not be here.”
Whether it is with Evans (which seems unlikely) or another person in the sports department or school administration, Williad explained that Maryland needs basic changes to survive competitive and outperform the current university basketball. Until Williad gets some assurances, he will not approve a new contract.
It is worth noting that the program needs more money.
“To be really successful, X, Y and Z need to change,” Williad said. “First of all, I need to make sure that there is NIL and Rev’s participation … Over the past two years, we have been one of the worst worst, if not the slightest with NIL in the past two years.”
Williard was also angry that the lack of money affects the options he wants to make with the program, noting that the team’s inability to stay an additional night in New York City to celebrate Christmas After playing Serkios At the Brooklyn Barclays Center last December.
“I couldn’t do it because it is very expensive.” I don’t know how we can be a first -class program and I cannot spend an additional night in New York because it is very expensive. “
Despite his grip, Williad said he was confident that a new contract with Maryland will accomplish. His current deal lasts until 2029.
Sources: Maryland is working on a new contract for Keven Williad, which will make him one of the 10 best coaches paid in basketball.
The deal will include one of the highest revenue stocks in the country, along with a new training facility of $ 50 million.
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CBS SPORTS ‘Jon Rothstein mentioned This extension will make it one of 10 coaches who have been in university basketball and the program provides one of the highest revenue stocks in the country, in addition to a new training facility worth $ 50 million.
The deal will include one of the highest revenue stocks in the country, along with a new training facility of $ 50 million.
In his three seasons in Maryland, Williad has a record of 63-38 with two NCAA championship bids. Previously, he trained three seasons in INA and 12 at Seton Hall, where he collected a record number 333-248 (.
