Coach Jay Wright retires after 21 HOF years.

Surprisingly, unexpectedly… Villanova Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jay Wright has announced his retirement. The announcement has caused a shockwave across the college sports landscape.

Coach Wright states he will begin a new phase in his life. He will move up to the position of Advisor to the President of Villanova University.

Jay Wright left a legacy at @NovaMBB 👏

⭐ 2 national titles
⭐ 4 Final Fours
⭐ 2-time Naismith Coach of the Year
⭐ 8 Big East regular season titles
⭐ 5 Big East tourney titles
⭐ Member of the Basketball HOF pic.twitter.com/84IoxJOJzh

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 21, 2022

After 21 seasons as the leader of Villanova Men’s Basketball, Coach Wright announces his retirement.
 
Thank you, Coach, for everything you have done for our University, community & the game of basketball.
 
We are thrilled that you will continue to be a part of the VU community. pic.twitter.com/HGjitFaOUm

— Villanova MBB (@NovaMBB) April 21, 2022

A message from Coach Wright… pic.twitter.com/fuV0B3lQsX

— Villanova MBB (@NovaMBB) April 21, 2022

 They went to battle and fought like a motorcycle gang on the floor, yet were Boy Scouts off the floor and did absolutely everything the right way. There was a pride to the program that didn’t need to be talked about or sold to anyone. You could see it, and you could feel it. It wasn’t talk, it was real.

ESPN article Apr 20, 2022 (link below) – Jay Bilas

Successor-in-waiting, Kyle Neptune, returns to Radnor to take the reins of the program. Neptune has 13 years experience in the Villanova system, 10 as Wright’s assistant coach. Neptune coached the A-10’s Fordham team last season…his 1st HC assignment. He raised the Rams from 2-12 in 2020-21 (Covid Season) to 16-16 this past season.

Welcome Home! @kyleneptune has been named the new William B. Finneran Endowed Villanova Men’s Basketball Head Coach.

Release: https://t.co/sOdH73zrze#GoNova #NovaNation pic.twitter.com/3ovXdtXRVH

— Villanova MBB (@NovaMBB) April 21, 2022

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/33775560/jay-wright-created-best-culture-basketball-game-needs-him

https://www.si.com/college/2022/04/21/jay-wright-official-retirement-announcement-villanova

Congratulations on your decision to move on to the next phase in your life, Coach Wright. You will be missed by all: the Game itself, colleagues & adversaries, fans, friends, and History. Well done sir, well done indeed!

God Bless you Coach Jay Wright.

Fair Winds and Following Seas…Coach Wright.

C’mon Home Big Fella!!!

Well all right. The Big Fella’s on Campus for an Official Visit to the Hilltop! Okay then. Fredrick King is at California Plaza. Roll out all the Blue Carpets, the good china/crystal, and some of the Jebbies best vino from St Johns.

You all know his story: Fm Bahamas, to NBA Academy-Mexico. Seen/offered by Coach Huss. Frosh Ctr: 6-10/220 Loads of talent…heaps of upside…and just turned 18 y/o. YES!!!

Welcome to Creighton Fredrick. Now is the time and this is the place. You’ve found Nirvana…your new Home!

Be A Bluejay, baby!

WELCOME HOME, FREDRICK!!!

Fredrick… You have come a long way thus far. But, it is STILL the beginning. Do the things you were told and agreed to back in January of 2021, son. Make Andros and the Bahamas proud!!!