Maryland men’s basketball fans were high on Buzz Williams before he was officially hired as the Terps’ new coach.

Buzz Williams was hired as the next head coach for Maryland and it may be for all of lingering issues Kevin Willard left behind.

The Terrapins signed Texas A&M’s Buzz Williams to a six-year deal to be their next head coach, according to ESPN. Williams, 52, has spent the last six seasons with the Aggies, leading the team to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances.

The Maryland Terrapins are hiring Texas A&M's Buzz Williams as the program's next head coach, according to a report from Jeff Ermann of Inside MD Sports. ESPN's Pete Thamel confirmed the hiring. Williams will replace Kevin Willard,

Buzz Williams leaves Texas A&M after 6 years, 120 wins, 2 SEC Coach of the Year titles, and NCAA success to take open position at Maryland basketball.

Maryland basketball welcomes Buzz Williams as its new head coach after Kevin Willard’s departure. Can Williams continue the Terps’ success in the Big Ten and NCAA Tournament? Read more!

Fool's Day was a little slow around the Big Ten Conference, but Maryland wasn't joking around when they decided to hire Buzz Williams as its new head bask

The Terps don’t have much of a roster, but University of Maryland president Darryll Pines and interim athletic director Colleen Sorem believe Williams can rebuild it quickly.