In the midst of an NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 run by the Maryland Terrapins, there was also off-the-court drama brewing after then-head coach Kevin Willard called out Maryland's lack of NIL funding. Maryland ultimately lost to Florida in the Sweet 16 and Willard bolted a few days later,

Maryland basketball must replace Kevin Willard. Here are five big names to monitor, including a past Terrapins player and two SEC coaches.

COLLEGE PARK, MD – Buzz Williams has been named the new head coach of the Maryland men’s basketball program, as announced by Colleen Sorem, Interim Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics. Williams has led his programs to 11 NCAA Tournament appearances and 13 20-win seasons in 18 years as a head coach.