Maryland star guards Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Rodney Rice entered the transfer portal on Monday, a day after Kevin Willard accepted the vacant job at Villanova amid a cloud of conflict with power-brokers.

Maryland's head coach, is appointed as the new head basketball coach at Villanova, tasked with advancing the team's success.

The 2025 NCAA Tournament Final Four features the top four seeds: Duke, Houston, Florida, and Auburn. The SEC had a strong tournament with two teams in the Final Four and a total of 21 wins. The Big 12 also performed well, led by Houston's Final Four run and a 13-6 overall record.

Want to buy tickets to Florida basketball’s NCAA Tournament 2025 Sweet 16 game vs. Maryland in San Francisco? Here’s how, including prices for March Madness.