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NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 8
Big-Time Sixers Supporter Lost as Coaching Candidate for Knicks
Did the New York Knicks really have a chance of landing the big-time Philadelphia 76ers supporter Jay Wright? It seems their interest was a real shot in the dark.
Jay Wright Has Informed Knicks He Doesn’t Want To Coach Them
Jay Wright will not be coming out of retirement to coach the New York Knicks. The Villanova legend is close with Knicks president Leon Rose and coached Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges in college. However, Wright is enjoying retirement.
Report: Wright won't be in mix for Knicks job 
Former Villanova coach Jay Wright confirmed that he is not interested in the Knicks' head coaching vacancy and wishes to remain retired, according to Seth Davis.
The 'AP men's college basketball Players of the Year' quiz
How many of the men's college basketball players to be named the Associated Press' Player of the Year since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?
Josh Hart has hilarious response to ex-Villanova coach Jay Wright not being a candidate for the Knicks job
The Villanova Knicks will not be coached by Wright, and Hart seems happy about that
New York Knicks Star Josh Hart Reacts To Jay Wright Report
Josh Hart is one of the best role players in the NBA. The New York Knicks star played his college basketball at Villanova for Jay Wright. After the team fired Tom Thibodeau, there were rumors that the franchise could attempt to bring in the legendary coach.
Jay Wright’s feelings about Knicks head coach job are clear
Former Villanova head coach Jay Wright has been mentioned frequently as a possible candidate for the New York Knicks head coaching job, but that speculation does not appear to be based in reality.
Villanova Wildcats News / Hoops Rumors / June 7
Jay Wright not a candidate for Knicks’ coaching job
Former Villanova coach Jay Wright is not a candidate for the Knicks‘ head coaching job.
Jay Wright Broadcast Partner Squashes Knicks Rumor
Don't expect Jay Wright to be on the prowl for the New York Knicks head coaching job, one of his new co-workers says. CBS Sports college basketball analyst
ESPN’s Alan Hahn shuts down idea of Jay Wright coaching New York Knicks
ESPN’s Alan Hahn shut down the idea of Jay Wright coming out of retirement to coach the New York Knicks next season. Following New York’s firing of Tom Thibodeau after the Eastern Conference Finals, everyone’s trying to figure out what the direction is for the franchise.
Seth Davis Reveals If Jay Wright Would Consider Knicks Job
Will Jay Wright coach the New York Knicks next season? That seems to be the most popular question in NBA circles this Tuesday. The Knicks have relieved Tom Thibodeau of his coaching duties despite taking the franchise to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.
Seth Davis gives definitive take on Jay Wright coaching Knicks following Tom Thibodeau firing
As the New York Knicks made a run to the Eastern Conference Finals this NBA season, the “Nova Knicks” became a storyline. Villanova alumni Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart helped lead the charge as the franchise made its first conference finals appearance in 25 years.
Villanova Wildcats News / Yardbarker / June 4
Four intriguing head-coaching options for the Knicks after Tom Thibodeau's shocking firing
Who are the potential head coaches lining up to be Thibs' replacement?
The Jay Wright secret behind Mikal Bridges’ Knicks heroics
It’s been an excellent week for Villanova University as a whole. The headline news is that the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, is an alumnus of the University from the class of 1977.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 29
Jay Wright Defends NIL and Transfer Portal After Sweet Sixteen Results
Jay Wright has been away from coaching NCAA basketball for three seasons. He said he left because he lost the prowess that he built into his reputation
College Basketball News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 21
5 things Gophers fans can learn from Niko Medved's March Madness win over Memphis
Top Gophers coaching candidate Niko Medved and Colorado State played Memphis in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, and they pulled off the classic 12-5 upset, winning 78-70.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 20
Ex-Villanova Coach Jay Wright Predicts 3 First-Round March Madness Upsets
CBS Sports and TNT Sports analyst Jay Wright is more uniquely qualified than most to offer insight and make predictions about March Madness. After all,
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 16
Jay Wright Makes Bold NCAA Tournament Prediction
Jay Wright has been around college basketball for quite some time, as a head coach with Hofstra (1994-2001) and Villanova (2001-2022). After Selection Sunday, Wright looked through the bracket and made an interesting prediction for which teams would make the Final Four. He picked the Auburn Tigers, St.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 15
Villanova basketball parts ways with head coach after challenging season
Villanova basketball is firing coach Kyle Neptune, per On3. Neptune disappointed in his tenure at the school, following in the footsteps of legendary coach Jay Wright.
Virginia, Villanova going in different directions after HC changes
BALTIMORE — If any team can empathize with Virginia basketball's current circumstances, it's Villanova. The Wildcats understand the shock of having their championship-winning head coach retire suddenly.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / October 18
Tony Bennett's retirement illustrates new age of college athletics
When Virginia HC Andy Bennett knew that the college sports landscape had passed him by, he stepped into retirement.
College Basketball News / Bleacher Report / March 18, 2024
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25, 2024
Jay Wright rules himself out of contention for one coaching job
The rumors will not go away that former Villanova coach Jay Wright might return to coaching, but he insists he has no plans to do so — even with what he considers to be a solid job available.
Former Villanova coach Jay Wright to join CBS, Turner Sports as a broadcaster
Wright will be an in-studio analyst for the Final Four, while also calling regular-season games for CBS — presumably as the color commentator.
The best players in Villanova basketball history
Naturally, the Wildcats have produced some of the best players in college basketball history. Here is our list of 20 notable players to come out of Villanova — listed in chronological order.
Villanova HC Jay Wright retires from coaching
Wright has a 520-197 record at Villanova. He's led the Wildcats to national titles in 2016 and 2018, along with four Final Four appearances.
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