When Gary Williams announced his retirement after 22 years as Maryland's basketball coach, he did so to become the Terps' assistant athletic director. This put him in a position to affect the coaching search, and he said that he would do whatever Kevin Anderson wanted him to do to help. Three days later, Maryland hired Mark Turgeon.
↵And as it turned out, Williams did indeed play a role in the Terps' decision. Via Jeff Barker of the Baltimore Sun.
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↵Gary Williams had suggested to Maryland that it seriously look at Mark Turegon -- and it did. Turgeon also recommended by Roy Williams.less than a minute ago via web 
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Jeff Barker
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Sure, Williams and Turgeon could not be more different stylistically. But if Williams himself endorses the hire, then Terps fans should probably feel pretty good about it too.