Villanova Wildcats: Jay Wright has too good of a thing to take a NBA job
By Dan Parzych
Despite all of the jobs expected to be available, Jay Wright has too good of a thing going on with the Villanova Wildcats to head to the NBA.
After Jay Wright led the Villanova Wildcats to a second NCAA title in three seasons following Monday’s 79-62 win over the Michigan Wolverines, it was only a matter of time before the head coach saw his name mentioned for possible jobs in the NBA expected to be available next season. In a way, this shouldn’t come as a surprise to any basketball fan since this is pretty common when a college coach is as successful as Wright has been, and even though the NBA may seem like a dream job for many, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right fit for everyone.
The fact that it hasn’t even officially been 24 hours since the Wildcats cut down the nets in San Antonio, and Wright has already been linked to numerous teams clearly in need of a change at head coach in the NBA. Sure, the thought of an opportunity to go after winning a NBA championship along with a hefty pay raise after winning two national championships at the college level may seem tough to turn down, but also Wright understands how great of a thing he currently has going at Villanova.
Despite coming on board in 2001, the Wildcats haven’t been living up to the powerhouse name until the last couple of years, and with two title to their name over the last three years, that label isn’t going away anytime soon. Even if key players like Jalen Brunson are out of the picture next year, Villanova is already considered to be one of the early favorites to repeat as champions, meaning Wright would have the opportunity of going for that third title in four years.
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All things considered, Wright realizes just how special of a program he has developed with the Wildcats, and to walk away right now when they are finally at the elite level he’s been waiting for all these years would be foolish. Coaching in the NBA certainly has its perks, but Wright understands how great of a gig he currently has going with Villanova, and will most likely want to continue helping this team reach new levels as a college basketball powerhouse.