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Jay Wright retires as Villanova head coach

April 20, 2022 by Grey Papke • Comments
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Jay Wright in a suit
Mar 8, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright reacts during the first half against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Jay Wright in a suit
Vincent Carchietta – USA TODAY Sports

Another high-profile college basketball coach is calling it quits.

Villanova’s Jay Wright is retiring, the veteran coach announced on Wednesday.

pic.twitter.com/XT7HPRxE5n

— Jay Wright (@CoachJayWright) April 21, 2022

Fordham coach Kyle Neptune, who served as a Villanova assistant from 2013 to 2021, is reportedly the choice to succeed Wright.

Fordham University coach Kyle Neptune is expected to be the choice to succeed two-time NCAA champion Jay Wright as the new head coach of Villanova, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 20, 2022

Wright’s decision is certainly unexpected, and there was nothing pointing toward this. The 60-year-old is fresh off leading the Wildcats to another Final Four appearance, the fourth of his career. Two of those runs ended with national titles. He departs Villanova with a 520-197 record as the school’s head coach.

Not that long ago, Wright was actually getting looks from the NBA. Less than two years later, he has decided to leave coaching, apparently for good.


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