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Seton Hall's Willard could bring high-major pedigree to Mizzou

Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut at the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Is there a sitting high-major conference coach in Mizzou’s crosshairs?

Some Tiger fans would love to see Rick Pitino stalking Norm Stewart Court, but would they settle for someone on his coaching tree?

One name that is generating buzz around the coaching world is Seton Hall’s Kevin Willard. He’s in his 12th year at the Big East school, and there’s some thought he’s maximized the program’s potential in New Jersey.