Jay Wright Retiring?

[Ripper32]

They have a killer class incoming. Strange.

 

[Ripper32]

Maybe Dan Hurley can start snooping around Mark Armstrong? LOL

 

[Yankees32123]

He’s 60, very wealthy, healthy, and probably tired. I don’t blame him at all and would probably make the same decision.

 

[MexicoHusky]

Not sure how much $$ Jay has. I'm sure plenty. Wonder if it's enough to buy and crew J Class Yacht. That's what I would do if I could.

 

[bigknight3]

Who were the 4 and 5 stars that Jay Wright magically tricked into sitting the bench all last season and didn't transfer out?!

 

[OUTATIME]

I totally prefer this way rather than the Coach K retirement tour all season.

 

[OkaForPrez]

Wow.

Hurley vs. Cooley for top dog this year.

I like our chances.

This feels like a Brady situation. Remind me of this message 12 months from now. He’s not gone for good.

McDermott?

 

[Purple Stein]

Well, I think this sucks. Great games between his teams and Calhoun’s.

 

[NJHoops]

My hatred of the Main Line makes it impossible for me to like Villanova, but what Wright built there over his 20+ years was impressive. Neptune was involved in recruiting most of the roster, which should help the transition.

 

[hardcorehusky]

Wow.

Hurley vs. Cooley for top dog this year.

I like our chances.

This feels like a Brady situation. Remind me of this message 12 months from now. He’s not gone for good.

There is a coach out at Creighton that should be in that tweet.

 

[JMick]

this sucks for the league. congrats to the guy on a tremendous career but it feels unfinished

 

[uconnsouth]

There’s never been a rival coach that I’ve respected more than Jay Wright.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Holy crap I did not realize GQ Jay was 60

 

[Banta55]

My hatred of the Main Line makes it impossible for me to like Villanova, but what Wright built there over his 20+ years was impressive. Neptune was involved in recruiting most of the roster, which should help the transition.

Hope Fordham doesn't scoop up kimani

 

[aburks41]

I want to read the Nova board but it's behind a damn paywall. Anyone know a way around it?

 

[BackAftaThis]

 

[lange10]

Time to take back the throne.

 

[uconngb]

This is shocking. There has to be more to this.

And retiring and going to coach the Lakers a month later doesn't seem like a Jay Wright move.

There is obviously more to this. He’s still in the prime of his coaching career and he is literally the best in the biz. Seriously hope it is not health. This guy is far and away the class of college hoops.

 

[kobe]

heard a rumor btw, not sure on the accuracy but some serious abuse allegations were on the verge of coming out against jay wright for what he's done to xavier university. the evidence (a 16-2 record against the lil angry bluemen) is truly damning

 

[uconngb]

heard a rumor btw, not sure on the accuracy but some serious abuse allegations were on the verge of coming out against jay wright for what he's done to xavier university. the evidence (a 16-2 record against the lil angry bluemen) is truly damning

Seriously, can’t you find somewhere else to play?? Like maybe in heavy traffic??

 

[Rocktheworld]

First time besides JC I’ve ever been sad that a coach retires. And from one of our peer programs at that. It was always great basketball between us and Wright’s teams. He’s all I’ve ever known as far as Nova’s coach and will be missed. The Big East -hell, the NCAA- won’t be the same without him.

He knows he doesn’t have to do any more.

 

[BGesus4]

As others have said, have to wonder hire much of a role not wanting to deal with NIL, collectives and the transfer portal played into his decision.

Definitely a legend, and to do that by the age of 60 is all the more impressive.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Guy has a family. Just has his priorities straight. Why deal with the madness of coaching, especially now with NIL and the portal, when you can comfortably retire with your family?

 

[navery12]

Kimani to Fordham makes a ton of sense unfortunately

 

[wheelerdog]

Heard he's going to be a stunt double.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Guy has a family. Just has his priorities straight. Why deal with the madness of coaching, especially now with NIL and the portal, when you can comfortably retire with your family?

Curious if he'll take some sort of (light) broadcasting role. Networks are going to be beating down his door. But yeah, he's made his money, he's accomplished a ton. Disappointed to see him go but totally understand it.

 

[MexicoHusky]

Honestly, Im a little bummed that Wright is leaving. That is a huge loss for the Big East and college basketball. It’s just surprising how sudden it is. I hope everything is OK with his health.

Agreed. I've never liked a coach so much who whipped our *** so regularly

 

[Edward Sargent]

Wow.

Hurley vs. Cooley for top dog this year.

I like our chances.

This feels like a Brady situation. Remind me of this message 12 months from now. He’s not gone for good.

I think a McDermott will have something to say about that

 

[aburks41]

Thank God. Don't need Wright's last parting gift to cause a domino effect and steal Kimani from us

 

[Rocktheworld]

Curious if he'll take some sort of (light) broadcasting role. Networks are going to be beating down his door. But yeah, he's made his money, he's accomplished a ton. Disappointed to see him go but totally understand it.

I would love this