I don't really follow recruiting but I was wondering. I read where the Phoenix Suns are going hard after Jay Wright. If Phoenix signs Wright, are there any of his current commits, we could snatch up? Any of his commits we were also recruiting?
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Jay Wright isn't going anywhere.
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Phoenix is a dumpster fire right now. Coaches like Billy Donovan and Fred Hoiberg leave for the NBA because they inherit teams with guys like Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, or franchise's with history like the Bulls and the Celtics in Brad Steven's case.
Jay Wright isn't going anywhere, especially after this National Championship and the possible recruiting ripple effect it will cause.
Jay Wright isn't going anywhere, especially after this National Championship and the possible recruiting ripple effect it will cause.
Maybe smart from a short-term financial standpoint, but not smart from a long-term legacy/winning standpoint. Villanova could dominate the Big East for years to come and could build off the NC this year. Their team this year reminded me of the 99 UConn team. They had less talent than UConn'99 but the way they executed and how each team member knew their role and stepped up in big moments was similar.
People said Calhoun underachieved/couldn't win the big game early on and look what happened after the NC in 99. We all know what is possible after you get over the hump.
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In what world has Wright under-achieved? He's lost in first weekend as a top two seed a couple times, but that doesn't equate to under-achieving. Villanova is a good job but not a great one - to have them perennially in the mix is more than you could ask for.
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The story for about a decade has been that Wright would only leave Nova for an NBA job and then it would have to be the right NBA job. Unless he sees a clear path to success he isn't taking an NBA job regardless of pay.
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Funny thing is, JC won his first title at 56 years old. Jay Wright is 54.
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Just two sentences and you get it all wrong. Jay Wright underachieving is laughable and leaving for Phoenix now would be really stupid.
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What would your response be if a Villanova fan said "OKC is interested in Kevin Ollie. If he goes, which of his recruits could we snatch up"?
That's your answer.
That's your answer.
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Id list our recruits for them... Am I supposed to be offended by this question?
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No, I'm just saying I don't think either are leaving. Both are in great situations, coming off recent national championships and recruiting is high.
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What's wrong about this is that Jay has the opportunity to affect teenagers and young adults lives while in his care. If his players become good father's, contributors to society, and other commendable qualities then he has more than achieved.
I know you meant basketball, but its important to consider the bigger context when discrediting a Coach. Caron does not have a ring but he turned his life around crediting Calhoun. If Jay Wright (and other long term coaches) had a similar impact on many of his players then fukk the ring.
Just saying its about producing 'winners' as well as winning. Every parent (particularly single mothers) appreciates a Coach producing the former.
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