Maryland Working on New Contract for Men's Basketball Coach Kevin Willard

The deal will reportedly make Willard one of the top 10 highest paid coaches in the sport.

Maryland is nearing a new contract with head men's basketball coach Kevin Willard. / Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

The Maryland Terrapins are nearing a new contract with head men's basketball coach Kevin Willard that is expected to make him one of the 10 highest paid coaches in the sport, according to a report from Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

The new deal for Willard will include one of the highest revenue sharing budgets in the country, along with plans for a brand new $50 million practice facility.

Willard arrived at Maryland in 2022 after a 12-year run at Seton Hall where he took the Pirates to five NCAA tournaments.

In three seasons at Maryland, he has revitalized the Terrapins program. Maryland went 25-8, including a 14-6 record in Big Ten play this season. The Terps fell to No. 22 Michigan, 81-80, at the buzzer in Saturday's Big Ten semifinal.

The Terrapins will earn a high seed in the NCAA tournament, which will be their second trip to the Big Dance in three seasons under Willard.

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