Villanova’s Jay Wright is a finalist for the Naismith Trophy Men’s College Coach of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced on Thursday.
Wright is one of four finalists, joining Virginia’s Tony Bennett, Ohio State’s Chris Holtmann and Tennessee’s Rick Barnes.
“GQ Jay”, who is in the thick of his 17th season, coached the Wildcats to the top of the Big East and the No. 1 seed in the East. His resume includes six Big East conference titles and 13 NCAA tournament appearances.
The winner of the award will be announced during on April 1 in San Antonio, Texas.