Wright could surely handle it, but if he's not interested, then there's nothing more to it. That won't stop Knicks fans, and the 'Nova Knicks players, from wishing for a Wright return.

BREAKING: Jay Wright has confirmed to me that he has informed the Knicks that he is not interested in any coaching position and plans to remain retired. — Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) June 7, 2025 ...

"Jay Wright is enjoying red wine, basketball, television and his family," Fanta said. "If he wanted to coach again, he’d be the Villanova coach. "Jay Wright is not going anywhere." ...

Jay Wright is not going to be a Knicks coaching candidate. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect “No,” Wright said. “It’s humbling that someone would even mention you or think about you.

Of course, Wright coached current Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart, including winning an NCAA championship in 2018. Wright, becoming New York's new head coach, completes ...

Wright is close with Knicks president Leon Rose, and reportedly has made clear to Rose that he is happy in retirement. League source: Jay Wright is not a candidate for the vacant Knicks job.

I did not think Thibs could bring the Knicks a title but did not think he should have been fired. Michael Malone and Jay Wright have to be a top the list. — Evan Cohen (@EvCoRadio) June 3, 2025 ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Twenty-one seasons, 520 wins, four Final Fours and two national championships. Jay Wright helped shape Philadelphia basketball. His retirement came as a shock to Villanova ...

Villanova men’s basketball head coach Jay Wright announced his retirement on Wednesday after an illustrious two-decade career that included two national championships, four Final Four ...

Kyle Neptune, who succeeded Wright, was 54-47 overall and 31-29 in Big East play in three years with no NCAA appearances.