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Jerold Taylor "Jay" Wright Jr. (born December 24, 1961) is a former American college basketball coach. He served as the head coach of Villanova University from 2001 until 2022. Wright led the Villanova Wildcats to six Big East Conference championships and 16 NCAA tournament
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- December 24, 1961 (age 61), Churchville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Apr 20, 2022 · April 20, 2022. Jay Wright’s storied run at Villanova has come to an end. In announcing his retirement Wednesday after 21 seasons at Villanova, Wright, 60, leaves men’s college basketball...
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Apr 22, 2022 · By Adam Hermann • Published April 22, 2022 • Updated on April 22, 2022 at 12:50 pm. Share. Villanova University held a press conference for Jay Wright’s retirement on Friday morning. The Basketball Hall of Famer explained his decision to retire from coaching at age 60.
- Adam Hermann
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2021. Born. December 24, 1961 Churchville, PA. College. Hofstra Villanova. Career Stats. 2x NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. 4x FINAL FOUR APPEARANCES WITH VILLANOVA. 2x NAISMITH NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR. Jay Wright's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech. Watch on.
Teams. Way-Too-Early Top 25. Rankings. Recruiting. Daily Lines. Coaching Changes. BPI Game Predictions. Tickets. Jay Wright departs Villanova with two national championships and a rock-solid ...
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Jun 10, 2021 · Wright’s ascension into college basketball royalty is a case study in humanism. His efficacious recruiting tactics get most of the attention, along with his complex scheming and strategy.
Apr 21, 2022 · Jay Wright, the Hall of Fame coach who led Villanova to two national championships, announced his retirement at 60. The article reflects on his career, his class, and the challenges facing college basketball as more coaching icons leave the sport.