Villanova's Jay Wright confirms retirement on Twitter, thanks 'Nova nation: 'Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat'
Wright, 60, has been the head coach at Villanova since 2001. He won two national championships in 2016 and 2018 and made four Final Four appearances, including one this past season. He was named Naismith Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2016, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.
Wright went 520-197 during his 21 seasons with the Wildcats, winning at least 30 games on six separate occasions - the sixth most 30-win seasons in men's Division-I history. He won eight Big East regular-season titles and five Big East conference tournament championships. Before taking over at Villanova, Wright was the head coach at Hofstra for seven seasons, winning two America East championships and making two NCAA tournament appearances.
Neptune, Wright's successor, has been the head coach at Fordham for one season. He led the Rams to a 16-16 campaign, a 14-win improvement on their 2020-21 season.The news of Wright's expected retirement was first reported by The Athletic."Over the past 21 seasons, I have had the opportunity to live out a professional dream as the head coach at Villanova. Patty and I have been blessed to work with incredible, gifted young men who allowed us to coach them and brought us unmatched joy.
Now, though, it's time for us to enter a new era of Villanova basketball. After 35 years in coaching, I am proud and excited to hand over the reins to Villanova's next coach. I am excited to remain a part of Villanova and look forward to working with Father Peter, Mark and the rest of the leadership team. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat."
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