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Jay Wright says ex-Villanova stars have 'opportunity of lifetime' to win title with Knicks
June 27, 2024 | 11:14pmJay Wright never thought it would happen — that the four best players from his two title teams at Villanova would all be teammates with the Knicks.
Ex-Villanova coach gives update on his future after Knicks assemble almost his entire championship squad
June 27, 2024 | 1:30pmThe former Villanova coach is not interested in returning to the sidelines.
Jay Wright's reaction to Knicks shocking Mikal Bridges trade that reunites Villanova stars
June 26, 2024 | 8:26amThe Knicks now employ four players from Wright's 2016 and 2018 championship teams.
Five questions for Knicks after blockbuster Mikal Bridges trade
June 26, 2024 | 2:22amThe Post’s Stefan Bondy answers five important questions about the deal.
Jalen Brunson doesn't think Jay Wright would love NBA life
June 20, 2024 | 10:06pmAlthough he believes his former Villanova coach is capable of jumping to the NBA, Jalen Brunson isn’t sure Jay Wright would actually enjoy the job.
Lakers have a massive 'stealth candidate' lurking in coaching search
June 10, 2024 | 3:11pmWright retired from coaching in 2022 after reaching his fourth Final Four at Villanova. When he retired, he did leave the door open a smidge to perhaps one day coach...
Knicks' Villanova trio using what we 'teach these guys' during playoff run: Jay Wright
May 10, 2024 | 2:39pmThe former Wildcat head coach praised Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo's never-ending work ethic.
Kentucky has 'home-run hire' lurking after two top coaches pass on replacing John Calipari
April 9, 2024 | 10:29am"He is the Hail Mary hire, he is the home-run hire. He is who Kentucky is going to make say no."
The candidates to replace John Calipari at Kentucky with Rick Pitino, Dan Hurley not expected
April 8, 2024 | 2:46pmArguably the biggest job in college basketball is set to open on the day of the national championship game, setting the sport abuzz.
Jalen Brunson's academic accomplishments give him an ultra-rare NBA resume
February 20, 2024 | 6:19pmThe basketball IQ portion of Brunson’s higher learning is well-documented and on display nightly at MSG, but fewer know about the academic accomplishment on Brunson’s résumé.
How the legend of rising Knicks guard was born: 'The Michael Jordan of Delaware'
February 19, 2024 | 11:19amNow he’s the $50 million man of the Knicks, a strong fit for the role of gunner because of that swagger that was on display in high school.
Why Jay Wright thinks ex-Villanova star will make Knicks 'a winner’
August 4, 2023 | 8:57pmDonte DiVincenzo will enter the 2023-24 season as an object of curiosity by dint of being the major offseason addition the Knicks' Leon Rose made.
Heat's vet to meet Villanova alums Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart in second-round Knicks-Heat series
April 28, 2023 | 11:24pmJosh Hart and Jalen Brunson were in college at Villanova, looking to follow in Kyle Lowry's footsteps, and he showed them what it would take.
Former Villanova coach understands Mikal Bridges' rise as Nets star better than anyone
April 18, 2023 | 12:24pmNo one knows better than Jay Wright how fortunate Jacque Vaughn and the Brooklyn Nets are to call Mikal Bridges one of their own.
Nets’ shameful Steve Nash sacking proves today’s pro coaches can’t win
November 5, 2022 | 7:46amSteve Nash has become a canary in the coalmine for modern basketball coaching. He’s proof that it’s not just about winning and losing anymore. Today, a successful coach has to...
Jay Wright is returning to the Final Four as a broadcaster
October 20, 2022 | 5:32pmNational Championship winning coach, Jay Wright, is returning to the Final Four as a broadcaster, The Post has learned.
What makes Jay Wright so certain Jalen Brunson will thrive with Knicks
July 20, 2022 | 8:35pmBrunson has never shied away from a challenge or been scared of an individual opponent, former Villanova coach Jay Wright told The Post.
Jay Wright admits what could entice him back to coaching down the line
April 26, 2022 | 5:35pmFormer Villanova coach Jay Wright said that he'd previously considered jumping to the NBA, and that anything is possible down the line.
Jay Wright reveals why he retired: 'I look forward not to live that way'
April 22, 2022 | 6:20pmTypically unflappable in the spotlight, Wright choked back tears Friday throughout his explanation for his sudden retirement at Villanova, saying he no longer had “the edge” he needed to continue...
Jalen Brunson has a lot of what the Knicks are missing — but the risks are high
April 21, 2022 | 8:20amIf the Knicks can pull this off and steal Jalen Brunson away from Mark Cuban despite not having cap space, it will be Leon Rose’s most important coup.