A contract extension between Maryland men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard and the university is in the works, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Things didn't work out for Maryland men's basketball in the Big Ten Tournament after falling to Michigan in the semifinals, but the Terrapins are having one of

The contract will make Willard one of the top 10 highest paid coaches in college basketball. He was reportedly a top candidate for Villanova.

Maryland basketball is making a long-term commitment to their coach Kevin Willard. Willard is set to become one of the top 10 highest paid college coaches due to a new deal with the school, per basketball reporter Jon Rothstein.