Highlighting a fight that is brewing on college campuses, Willard wanted a bigger piece of the pie than Maryland could offer

Despite having an five-star freshman and a starting lineup hailed as the “Crab Five,” head coach Kevin Willard has been Maryland’s biggest headline through the NCAA Tournament.

Nova's interest in Willard was well-known since the team parted with Kyle Neptune at the conclusion of their season, but instead of downplaying his potential exit, Willard used their interest as leverage in potential negotiations, publicly lambasting the Maryland athletic department's apparent lack of commitment to basketball.