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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jay_Wright_(basketball)Jay Wright (basketball) - Wikipedia

    Jerold Taylor "Jay" Wright Jr. (born December 24, 1961) is a former American college basketball coach. He served as the head coach of Villanova University from 2001 until 2022. Wright led the Villanova Wildcats to six Big East Conference championships and 16 NCAA tournament appearances in 21 seasons as head coach.

  2. www.espn.com › mens-college-basketball › storyJay Wright says he retired as Villanova men's basketball coach...

    Apr 22, 2022 · Jay Wright said he made his decision to retire after 21 seasons prior to Villanova's run to the Final Four in the NCAA tournament.

  3. www1.villanova.edu › villanova › mediaJay Wright to Retire as Head Men's Basketball Coach and...

    William B. Finneran Endowed Head Men's Basketball Coach Jay Wright will be retiring from his position to begin a new chapter in his career at the University as Special Assistant to the President.

  4. www.nytimes.com › 2022/04/20 › sportsJay Wright, Hall of Fame Villanova Basketball Coach, Retires

    Apr 20, 2022 · Jay Wright, Hall of Fame Villanova Basketball Coach, Retires. A head coach since 1994, Wright, 60, had a .695 career winning percentage across tenures at Hofstra and Villanova. His 21-season ...

  5. www.espn.com › mens-college-basketball › storyWhat to make of Jay Wright's shocking retirement and what's next...

    A quiet Wednesday night in mid-April got very loud in quite a hurry within the world of college basketball, as Villanovamen's coach Jay Wright stunned the industry via word of his imminent ...

  6. villanova.com › sports › mens-basketballJay Wright - Men's Basketball Coach - Villanova University

    In 21 seasons as Villanova’s William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach, Jay Wright has guided the Wildcats to new heights, including NCAA national championships in 2016 and 2018 and four appearances in the NCAA Final Four.

  7. abcnews.go.com › Sports › villanovas-jay-wright-retiring-21-years-mens-basketballVillanova's Jay Wright retiring after 21 years as men's ...

    Apr 20, 2022 · He was named Naismith Coach of the Year in 2006 and '16, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021. Wright has been solicited for several NBA jobs through the years, but sources told ESPN on Wednesday that Wright's intention is to retire from coaching, not only Villanova.

  8. www.ncaa.com › news › basketball-menJay Wright to retire as Villanova's men's basketball coach

    Apr 21, 2022 · Villanova's head men's basketball coach Jay Wright will be retiring from his position, the school announced on Wednesday. Fordham's Kyle Neptune is set to replace the legendary coach.

  9. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 2635531/2021/06'The kid filled the seats': The stories behind Jay Wright's Hall...

    Jun 10, 2021 · Wright’s ascension into college basketball royalty is a case study in humanism. His efficacious recruiting tactics get most of the attention, along with his complex scheming and strategy.

  10. www.usatoday.com › story › sportsJay Wright retiring as head coach of Villanova Wildcats

    Apr 20, 2022 · Villanova men's basketball coach Jay Wright announced his retirement Wednesday night after 21 seasons leading the Wildcats. Wright, 60, took over at Villanova in 2001 after spending seven...