After 520 wins as the head coach of the Villanova Wildcats, Jay Wright is calling it a career. The latest move in a massive changing of the guard in college basketball.
On Wednesday night, The Athletic’s Shams Charania first got word of Wright’s potential retirement, before it was later confirmed by Stadium’s Jeff Goodman.
Jay Wright is likely retiring as head coach of Villanova soon, sources said, and that means a succession plan is in order for the university. https://t.co/o3fJHrUMEy
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 20, 2022
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Villanova coach Jay Wright has called a team meeting to inform the players that he will be retiring, sources told @Stadium.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 20, 2022
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The college hoops world reacted to the two-time national champ’s shocking retirement.
“JayWright likely stepping down,” tweeted the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “Massive college hoops news.”
Jay Wright likely stepping down. Massive college hoops news. https://t.co/a2khI8U8Xi
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 20, 2022
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“Jay Wright to the Lakers,” said Barstool’s Big Cat.
Jay Wright to the Lakers.
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) April 20, 2022
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“Shoutout to JayWright for the coldest celebration in HISTORY after winning the national championship on a buzzer-beater,” tweeted The Athletic’s Chris Vannini.
Shoutout to Jay Wright for the coldest celebration in HISTORY after winning the national championship on a buzzer-beater. pic.twitter.com/KfMgQXhulY
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) April 20, 2022
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“[JayWright] says his coaching career is Villan-over,” commented CBS’ Tom Fornelli.
Jay Wright says his coaching career is Villan-over.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) April 20, 2022
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“The price of eliminating suits from coaching college basketball,” said David Ubben.
The price of eliminating suits from coaching college basketball https://t.co/GYwqYdebUu
— David Ubben (@davidubben) April 20, 2022
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“Fordham head coach Kyle Neptune will succeed JayWright,” Jeff Goodman followed-up.
Fordham head coach Kyle Neptune will succeed Jay Wright, source told @Stadium. https://t.co/do15R3gNXZ
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 20, 2022
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“[JayWright] retiring is absolutely a sign that College Hoops is spiraling towards organizing AAU..” tweeted Dan Dakich. “Betcha next year a Dad comes out of the stands at a coach or ref..”
Jay Wright retiring is absolutely a sign that College Hoops is spiraling towards organizing AAU.. betcha next year a Dad comes out of the stands at a coach or ref..
— Dan Dakich (@dandakich) April 20, 2022
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“JayWright has won 2 NCAA championships since 2016 and is tied with Bill Self among active coaches with the most NCAA titles,” noted Adam Zagoria. “He is only 60.”
Jay Wright has won 2 NCAA championships since 2016 and is tied with Bill Self among active coaches with the most NCAA titles.
He is only 60.
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) April 20, 2022
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“The only coach who should have not been allowed to coach in a quarter zip was [Jay Wright],” said Bill DiFilippo. “Who wore better suits than any human in recorded history.”
the only coach who should have not been allowed to coach in a quarter zip was jay wright, who wore better suits than any human in recorded history
— Bill DiFilippo (@billdifilippo) April 20, 2022
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Jay Wright leaves the game with a 642-282 record split between Villanova and Hofstra; six Big East Coach of the Year Awards, two Naismith Coach of the Year Awards and two incredible NCAA championships.
One of the best to do it.