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Jay Wright expected to retire, Kyle Neptune to be likely successor

Villanova coach Jay Wright is expected to retire, according to multiple reports on Wednesday night. There is a succession plan in place and former Villanova assistant and current Fordham head coach Kyle Neptune is reportedly going to be next in line.

Jay Wright is likely retiring as head coach of Villanova soon, sources said, and that means a succession plan is in order for the university. https://t.co/o3fJHrUMEy

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 20, 2022

Villanova coach Jay Wright has called a team meeting to inform the players that he will be retiring, sources told @Stadium.