Maryland, West Virginia square off with Alabama likely on deck
One coach made an instant impact in his first season on the job. The other, the most successful leader in his program's history, can expand his list of postseason accomplishments.
Kevin Willard and No. 8 seed Maryland will meet Bob Huggins and No. 9 seed West Virginia in the first tipoff in the64-team NCAA Tournament on Thursday afternoon in Birmingham, Ala.
Willard brought the Terrapins (21-12) back to March Madness af