History of Kevin Willard in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 20, 2026

Kevin Willard is the head men's basketball coach at Villanova University. He previously played college basketball at Western Kentucky and Pittsburgh. He transitioned from player to coach, ultimately reaching a head coaching position at a prominent university.

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April 6, 1975: Kevin Willard Born

On April 6, 1975, Kevin Schreiber Willard was born. He is now an American college basketball coach at Villanova University.

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1992: Played Basketball at Western Kentucky

In 1992, Kevin Willard played basketball at Western Kentucky during the 1992–93 season before transferring to Pittsburgh to finish his playing career.

2001: Assistant Coach at Louisville

In 2001, after Rick Pitino resigned from the Celtics, Kevin Willard followed him to Louisville, where he spent the next six years as his assistant.

2007: Head Coach of Iona College

In 2007, Kevin Willard took over as the head coach of Iona College after Jeff Ruland was fired.

2009: Gaels improved to a Top 80 RPI

In 2009, Kevin Willard's Gaels improved to a Top 80 RPI, the highest turnaround over that time span in NCAA Division I.

March 28, 2010: Head Coaching Position at Seton Hall University

On March 28, 2010, Kevin Willard accepted the head coaching position at Seton Hall University, a school that competes in the Big East Conference.

2016: Big East Championship

In 2016, Kevin Willard led the Pirates to the Big East championship.

2016: Sweet Sixteen Appearance

In the 2024-2025 season, Kevin Willard led Maryland to their first Sweet Sixteen since 2016 in the NCAA Tournament.

March 14, 2019: Four Straight 20-Win Seasons

On March 14, 2019, Kevin Willard became the first Pirates head coach to lead the team to four straight 20 win seasons.

December 12, 2021: Second Place in Program History with 213 Wins

On December 12, 2021, after Seton Hall beat Rutgers University, Kevin Willard passed P.J. Carlesimo for second place in program history with 213 wins.