Maryland star Derik Queen was noncommittal about his future after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at the Baltimore Orioles' home opener Monday. “I don’t know,” Queen said. “We ain't got no coach now,

Williams brings 18 years of college coaching experience with him to College Park, including stops with Marquette, Virginia Tech, and Texas A&M. Over the last three seasons, Williams helped lead the Aggies to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances.

Although Maryland fans may have felt blindsided, Willard was frequently linked to the role, with the possibility really starting to ramp up during the team's NCAA Tournament run. Maryland's superstar freshman Derik Queen took to X to show his disappointment with the news, using multiple sad emojis in response to the report.