Imagine The Unstoppable John McDonough/SI, John McDonough/SI, Bob Rosato/SICole Aldrich, Roy Williams and Kalin Lucas were all high draft picks in the dream team draft.How do you build the ultimate college squad? Four SI.com college basketball writers match wits to draft the perfect team in our second annual College Dream Team Draft. Nov 20, 2009
I'm taking Villanova's Jay Wright. He knows how to manage multiple star guards, coaches defense well, and has Final Four experience. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Excerpt: 'One Fantastic Ride' Oct 9, 2009
Ellington, a Philadelphia native who spurned the Wildcats during the recruiting process, had played for Nova head coach Jay Wright with the U.S. Pan American team in the summer of 2007. That meant he had already been exposed to Wrights frenetic sideline style; Ellington cracked a grin during the national semifinal when he heard Wright rip one of his players at high volume during the game. (InsideCarolina.com)
Dana O'Neil » Jul 28, 2009
60," Florida International head coach Isiah Thomas said, laughing.Charles did say some of the money would be used to fund GBOA's national programs, including travel and academic expenses. He added that a portion was earmarked to cover the cost of the banquet at the Palms Resort and Casino, with some of the proceeds also going to Coaches vs. Cancer. The plan called for each coach in attendance to receive the team packet for the GBOA Challenge the next day (the packet contains the names and phone... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Sources: Sixers hire Eddie Jordan as new coach May 30, 2009
The Sixers, though, did discuss the job with at least five other candidates -- Villanova's Jay Wright, Chris Ford, Thibodeau, Rambis and Casey -- before offering the job to Jordan, who was fired in November after Washington opened the season 1-10 without the injured and. "I saw firsthand the immense impact Eddie Jordan had in helping the Nets reach two NBA Finals and as the head coach in Washington he consistently put his teams in a position to win on a nightly basis," Stefanski said late Friday... (ESPN -- Golf News)
Opinion: If any college coach looking to go pro, its Pitino May 29, 2009
Villanova's Jay Wright says no thanks to the Sixers. What current college coach will be next in becoming an NBA head coach. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NewAP source: Chris Ford interviewed for 76ers job May 23, 2009
Stefanski also did not say he had talked to Villanova coach Jay Wright, who acknowledged the interview but withdrew from consideration on Friday. Ford has head coaching experience with the Celtics, Bucks, Clippers and 76ers. (Florida Times-Union)
Nova's Chambers gets Boston University job Apr 7, 2009
He became an assistant coach the following season and was named associate head coach under Jay Wright in 2008. Chambers is the fourth Wright assistant coach to become a Division I head coach in the last four years. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Orange Slices Apr 5, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:22 PM EST. Ryan, The Citizen's sports editor, offers observations on the world of Syracuse University athletics in this space, and he loves to hear from SU fans. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
It's a championship or bust for Carolina Apr 5, 2009
"They're just better than us," Wildcats coach Jay Wright said. "We were actually feeling pretty good at halftime when it was back to nine [49-40], but they did a lot of little things that didn't allow us to make the run we thought we could make. We didn't play our best game, but the No. 1 reason was the other team. They're that good.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
UConn't Be Serious? Apr 5, 2009
Feisty Villanova and its Pat Rileyian-accoutered coach Jay Wright are looking for the Wildcats; second-ever title behind a quick backcourt, including Scottie (no, he;s not a cousin) Reynolds, whose run to the rack eliminated Pitt in the East regional. Outside of a tough initial 25 minutes versus American, the alma mater of former colleague Simon Applebaum, Villanova has exhibited a ferocity seldom seen. (Multichannel News)
Tar Heels bounce Villanova, roll to national title game Apr 5, 2009
"They've got all the pieces," Wildcats coach Jay Wright said. Carolina should be a prohibitive favorite when it meets Michigan State on Monday night. (CBS News)
Villanova struggles from arc in 83-69 loss to UNC Apr 5, 2009
"We've been getting better every game and we did not get better this game," coach Jay Wright said. "There were a number of reasons and the main reason is we probably just played a better team tonight.". (Anchorage Daily News)
NewWade, Heat beat Bobcats 97-92 to reach playoffs Apr 4, 2009
Brown, a Tar Heel alumnus who is also close to Villanova coach Jay Wright, doesn't plan to watch that matchup in person. "That would be a hard game for me to sit through," Brown said. (Florida Times-Union)
Villanova's keys Apr 4, 2009
Wildcat coach Jay Wright probably would like to mix zone and man defenses to keep Lawson guessing ... Coach: Jay Wright Born on Christmas Eve, 1961, Wright has been a gift from the basketball gods for Villanova. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Williams usually hoards his timeouts Apr 4, 2009
Villanova coach Jay Wright says he calls timeouts by feel. "Sometimes we used them in the first half, sometimes we don't," Wright said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tar Heels outshine ’Cats in future NBA talent Apr 4, 2009
Cunningham is the solid inside force the Wildcats lacked in their four previous tournaments under coach Jay Wright. Villanova s pesky guard combination of Reynolds, and top reserves Corey Fisher and Corey Stokes might create a matchup problem. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Lucas: Friday Night Detroit Notebook Apr 4, 2009
" On the Wildcats: It's hard not to like Villanova head coach Jay Wright. He comes off extremely well in a press conference setting, and he's doing a perfect job of playing the, "Gee whiz, this is great," kid to the elder statesmen of Jim Calhoun, Tom Izzo and . Wright's best stories on Friday involved coming to the Final Four as a lowly assistant coach and being in awe of watching "teams like North Carolina" practice. Scouting Tyler: In advance of last weekend's regional final, Oklahoma players... (Tarheelblue.com)
The edge: UNC vs. Villanova Apr 4, 2009
Bench If Wildcats coach Jay Wright doesnt start Stokes and Corey Fisher, the potential is there for 20-30 points in relief. Fisher, who has started 12 games, averages 10. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Heels, Wildcats shed stereotypes at Final Four Apr 4, 2009
"Our players believe they can win," coach Jay Wright said. "We use a term, 'We don't have to play perfect, we just have to play together.' That's how we're going to play, and our guys believe we're going to win that way.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bill Hass on the ACC: UNC's Danny Green Overcomes Obstacles on the Way to Success Apr 3, 2009
One person who expects Green to be unfazed by the situation is Villanova coach Jay Wright, who coached at Hofstra on Long Island and used to watch Green play in high school. "He's done an incredible job at Carolina, just gotten better and better," Wright said. (Theacc.com)
Hansbrough gets another shot at the national title Apr 3, 2009
Villanova coach Jay Wright, who will have to devise a way to slow Hansbrough on Saturday, felt the same way. It s almost like he s become underappreciated, Wright said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Heels have to be on guard Apr 2, 2009
Villanova coach Jay Wright said Reynolds sometimes appears to be out of control, but the trade-off is that he makes plays that other guards are afraid to make. "He never fears failure," Wright said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
So why not Tubby, and what’s taking so long to call him? Apr 2, 2009
Terrence, What you think of Jay Wright at Villanova ... I think UGA should hire JAY WRIGHT. Why not ... Brad Stevens are Jay Wright. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
North Carolina back at Final Four as expected Apr 1, 2009
You win all the time, said Villanova coach Jay Wright, whose team faces the Tar Heels in Saturday s national semifinals. It s not. (Helena Independent Record)
Spartans should feel at home Apr 1, 2009
Villanova's Jay Wright is coach who will make his Final Four debut in Detroit. "This is definitely like one of those pictures you look at, 'Choose which doesn't belong here,' you know?" Wright said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bradley’s Buzz: Would Evander be the real deal for Falcons? Apr 1, 2009
If Capel, Jay Wright, or Anderson are hired, we will be in the tournamne within two years. Nique. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UK basketball folks should step into Mr. Blank’s office Apr 1, 2009
Waiting until the last minute, almost says that no one wants this crappy job or they are aiming for Jay Wright at Villinova ... UGA should now go after Jay Wright. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spartans get short trip to Detroit for Final Four Mar 30, 2009
"I'm worried about the next game," Villanova coach Jay Wright said. "But if history repeats itself, I'll take it.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Final Four at a glance Mar 30, 2009
Villanova's Jay Wright is the Final Four rookie among the coaches, but his program has been very successful, reaching the round of 16 four of the last five years. He is a disciple of Rollie Massimino, the man who led the Wildcats to their stunning national championship in 1985. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Final Four preview Mar 30, 2009
This time, the Wildcats (30-7) are third-seeded, coached by Jay Wright (with Massimino almost certainly watching from the stands) and have a semifinal meeting set for Saturday against North Carolina. The other semifinal will be between Connecticut versus Michigan State, and there's little doubt who will have home-court advantage in that one. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Final Four is usual suspects ... and 'Nova Mar 30, 2009
This time, the Wildcats (30-7) are third-seeded, coached by Jay Wright (with Massimino almost certainly watching from the stands) and have a semifinal meeting set for Saturday in Detroit against North Carolina. Win or lose, Villanova already has a moment for the ages from this tournament: Scottie Reynolds end-to-end rush for the winning layup against Pitt on Saturday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Reynolds, 'Nova nick Pitt 78-76 in East Region Mar 29, 2009
Villanova coach Jay Wright went first to hug his wife and kids, then made his way to Rollie Massimino to share the moment with the last Wildcats mentor to reach the Final Four. That team beat Georgetown in an affair that was dominated by the Big East - St. John's also made it - just like this year's weekend in Detroit promises to be. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ice-cold Devils fall to Villanova Mar 28, 2009
He attended high school at the Episcopal Academy near Philadelphia with the children of Villanova coach Jay Wright. When Henderson was 9 or 10, his father introduced him to Wright, predicting that some day Henderson would play for Wright. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A Big Blue domino enters UGA coaching search Mar 28, 2009
So have Pitt s Jamie Dixon and Xavier s Sean Miller and Villanova s Jay Wright. I talked to Georgia AD Damon Evans briefly when Bama went hard after Grant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tough loss, yes, but a good season Mar 27, 2009
Late in the game, as Villanova coach Jay Wright complained about a call, referee Karl Hess merely stared back and extended a finger upward toward the scoreboard. When was the last time anyone took pity on Duke. (News & Observer -- Sports)
BP: A Course in Remorse Mar 27, 2009
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Friday March 27, 2009. (R News)
A night of Wonders Mar 27, 2009
Villanova coach Jay Wright and his charges were given a proper pregame send-off at the Westin Boston Waterfront before last night's game. Nova cheerleaders, fans, and marching band were all there to wish the team well. (Boston Globe)
Inside the Villanova-Duke matchup Mar 26, 2009
Villanova coach Jay Wright is always high on any list of well-dressed college basketball coaches ... He just wants basketball players, and he says it appears to him that Jay Wright is of a like disposition. (Boston Globe)
Duke lure will be present in Boston Mar 26, 2009
Henderson s father Big Gerald, as Villanova coach Jay Wright called him played 13 seasons in the NBA, the first five years in Boston. With the Celtics he won the 1981 and 84 NBA championships, helping secure the latter and his place in Boston lore with a steal in the final seconds of a Game 2 victory. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Cinderella need not apply Mar 24, 2009
"I'm not an expert, but I thought this year, for some reason, it seemed the easiest to pick 64 teams," Villanova coach Jay Wright said before Monday's practice. "I thought it was pretty clear this year more than most years. When you look at how it's ended up, I think they proven to themselves they did a very good job." So did any fan who played the chalk in their pools. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Villanova has the Wright stuff Mar 24, 2009
Jay Wright, a rising star in the vanguard of Big East coaches, has Villanova in the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in five years ... And Jay Wright, who since 2001 has done the X's and O's as head coach at Villanova, has picked up the Big East torch. (Boston Globe)
Monsters' ball: Big names rule this NCAA tourney Mar 24, 2009
I m not an expert, but I thought this year, for some reason, it seemed the easiest to pick 64 teams, Villanova coach Jay Wright said before Monday s practice. I thought it was pretty clear this year more than most years. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
'Nova reaches round of 16 with 89-69 win over UCLA Mar 22, 2009
He gave current coach Jay Wright a big hug shortly before tip-off and enthusiastically watched from his second-row seat. Perhaps Massimino passed on some of that magic the '85 team had during its unlikely run: The Wildcats tied a school record for most wins in a season, and it was the 100th victory for their senior class. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Villanova survives scare to beat American Mar 20, 2009
The scene had to look painfully familiar for coach Jay Wright and the Wildcats. They were a No. 1 seed and in a similar situation three years in their first round game against No. 16 Monmouth. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Shipp, Holiday lead UCLA over VCU Mar 20, 2009
With Villanova coach Jay Wright scouting from a second-row seat near half court in the press area, UCLA pulled away with a 13-0 run. Shipp had seven points during the spurt and Collison finished it off with a 3-pointer to put the Bruins ahead 35-23. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A look at the opening day of the NCAA tournament Mar 20, 2009
The crowd that day was definitely behind the underdog Hawks, so much so that Villanova coach Jay Wright said the crowd "abandoned" the Wildcats. That didn't happen three years later. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Big East puts up big number _ 3 top NCAA seeds Mar 16, 2009
Villanova coach Jay Wright watches the NCAA men's college basketball tournament selection show with his wife, Patty, left, and daughter Reilly, 9, at Villanova on Sunday, March 15, 2009, in Villanova Pa. (AP Photo/Joseph Kaczmarek). (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
No. 10 Villanova beats No. 21 Marquette 76-75 Mar 13, 2009
We ve been on the other side of that in this tournament, Villanova s Jay Wright, the Big East coach of the year, said of the buzzer-beater, and this side feels great. The Wildcats led by 17 points in the first half, but Marquette took its first lead since the game s early minutes on a 3-pointer by Lazar Hayward that made it 75-74 with 1:40 to play. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Blair, Thabeet share Big East player of the year award Mar 11, 2009
Villanova coach Jay Wright was named Big East coach of the year, Georgetown freshman Greg Monroe was named rookie of the year and West Virginia guard Alex Ruoff was named scholar athlete of the year. Ray Fittipaldo can be reached at or 412-263-1230. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Big East Preview: The 16 teams in the tournament (Yesterday) Mar 11, 2009
Big East Preview: The 16 teams in the tournament. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Dodgers get their Manny with $45M, 2-year deal Mar 6, 2009
By ANDREW BAGNATO, AP Sports Writer Andrew Bagnato, Ap Sports Writer. Thu Mar 5, 5:43 pm ET. (Yahoo News)
Avery makes successful return to NHL and Rangers Mar 6, 2009
By IRA PODELL, AP Hockey Writer Ira Podell, Ap Hockey Writer. AP New York Rangers' Sean Avery (16) knocksNew York Islanders' Bruno Gervais to the ice during the first. (Yahoo News)
Irish and Wilcats Set For Big Monday Showdown Mar 3, 2009
and Villanova coach Jay Wright are certainly no strangers matching coaching wits against each other. Tonight's matchup will be the 22nd time the two have faced each other on opposite sidelines. (Und.com)
Orange Slices Feb 25, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:22 PM EST. Ryan, The Citizen's sports editor, offers observations on the world of Syracuse University athletics in this space, and he loves to hear from SU fans. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Reynolds lifts No. 13 Villanova to 6th straight Feb 12, 2009
Sometimes, you ve just got to outscore people, coach Jay Wright said. We don t like that, but that s the only way we re going to do it tonight. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Pucko: Plan for Cutbacks Now Feb 10, 2009
" Fitch was certainly one of those. He was the 1993 National Division III Basketball Player of the Year. The same honor was afforded Chris Fite of the U of R. Those two faced each other in the 1991 Chase final with Fite's Yellowjackets winning 98-87 in triple overtime. Fitch, who won the tournament title twice while at Geneseo, holds virtually every tournament offensive mark. In twelve games, he scored 330 points for an average of 27.5. Fitch was a charter member of the tournament's Hall of... (R News)
