Maryland Hires Texas A&M's Buzz Williams as Coach
Maryland has hired Buzz Williams, the former Texas A&M coach known for his 373-228 record and three straight NCAA Tournament berths, to succeed Kevin Willard, who departed for Villanova.
Published on April 2, 2025
Maryland announced on April 1, 2025, that Buzz Williams, 52, formerly of Texas A&M, has been named the new head coach of the men’s basketball team. Williams, who led the Aggies to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and boasts a career record of 373-228, replaces Kevin Willard, who left to lead Villanova.
Williams brings a wealth of coaching experience, having previously held positions at Virginia Tech, Marquette, and New Orleans. His appointment is seen as a move that will add stability and success to Maryland’s program, and he is scheduled to be introduced at a press conference later this week.