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.

One day after his team was eliminated from the Big Ten Tournament, Maryland's Kevin Willard found his name linked to a major job. Willard was one of several coaches being mentioned for the opening at Villanova.

The Maryland Terrapins are nearing a new contract with head men's basketball coach Kevin Willard that is expected to make him one of the 10 highest paid coaches in the sport, according to a report from Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.