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Villanova's Coach Willard Defends Staff After Loss
Filed: Mar 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM ET
Summary: Kevin Willard's joking remark about firing his staff goes viral after NCAA Tournament loss to Utah State.
WHO: Kevin Willard
WHAT: refuses to apologize for comments about firing staff
WHEN: Mar 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET
WHERE: Villanova
WHY: Willard was unhappy with his coaching staff's performance.
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