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2018-19 Villanova Wildcats Season Preview

Leading the Wildcats to two national championship titles in three years, the discussions concerning coach Jay Wright have elevated from a strong BIG EAST coach to one of the college basketball’s all-time finest. Recently tapped as an assistant coach for the 2019-20 USA Basketball men’s national team, joining the likes of NBA head coaches including Gregg Popovich and Steve Kerr, Wright’s national status has never been more prominent.

With his four top-scorers from the acclaimed 2017-18 season gone to the professional route, Wright now faces a pivotal moment in his coaching system. Between Villanova’s 2016 and 2018 national titles, Wright was able to rely on the veteran experience of consistent-performer players.