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Say it isn’t so. And the Golden Age of Nova hoops has abruptly come to an end...and then depression set in..

Nova fans happy about Neptune taking over?

Wow, this is shocking was there any clues? Hopefully not health related but he's done everything you can do in college basketball..........huge loss for the Big East.

He was just scared of the new coaching additions to the league.

Jet915 wrote:Wow, this is shocking was there any clues? Hopefully not health related but he's done everything you can do in college basketball..........huge loss for the Big East.

like I said on the other thread- often times it comes just like this- out of the blue.

Some group of coaches have left now in the last year plus. And Wright is right up there with all of them.

To be 60 years old and leaving at the top of your profession is a dream come true. He is more responsible for the current success of the Big East than anyone and his presence will be missed. I have faith that the league is in good shape with the excellent coaches we still have, but we really need someone to ascend to Jay's throne and get their team to a Final Four or beyond.

Many will be quick to declare than Villanova is done, that the Big East will regress, etc. Right now, it's important to highlight how incredible the career of Jay Wright has been. Hall of Famer, National Champion, and shining example of how to create and sustain a non-blue blood basketball program today. What he did for Villanova, the Big East and for college basketball is unparalleled. While it is sad knowing he's done, there is solace knowing he's not leaving for another job (NBA or College) and that he elevated the Big East and Villanova at a time of tremendous uncertainty.

Many thanks to Jay Wright. I would love for him to replace Val in two years. Wouldn't mind if they named the Big East Coach of the Year after him either.

This feels like a delayed April Fools Joke. Im in shock and heartbroken.

We are all goingbto miss classy GQ Jay Wright who did so much to elevate Villanova and the Big East. Truly truly shocked and sad. Someone please explain!!!?!?!?!

Not much else to add to what already has been noted here.

A class act. He deserves the best from here.

Jay staying involved with the Big East in a visible manner would be fantastic.