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How the Big East Rose From the Ashes of Its Doomed Predecessor

Wednesday marks the beginning of the Big East men’s basketball tournament—and the 10-year anniversary of a bold move that saved the conference from extinction.

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The Dangers of Outsized Coaching Influence in College Hoops

Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim essentially said he decides his end date with the school, while others have hand-picked their successors.

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Jim Boeheim Blasted for Claiming ACC Foes ‘Bought’ Their Teams

The veteran Syracuse coach criticized three ACC teams for their alleged use of NIL money.

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Our 22 Favorite College Basketball Stories of 2022

From Saint Peter’s to South Carolina to Coach K, it was a big year in the sport.

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UNC Isn't (Yet) Living Up to the Preseason Hype

The Tar Heels earned their No. 1 ranking based on last March, but this year's group has yet to play up to that level.

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Marcus Hayes: Give thanks for Rob Thomson, A.J. Brown, Howie Roseman (?), and, always, Jason Kelce

It’s the time of year when we reflect on the people and the things that brought us joy over the past 365 days. From an unexpected playoff run by Jalen Hurts and the Eagles, to a miraculous World Series appearance by the Phillies, to a more perfect Union, to the…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ranking All 363 Teams in Men’s College Basketball

SI’s annual preseason list is here, with insights on the expectations of dozens of programs across the country.

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Report: Former Villanova Coach Jay Wright Lands Media Job

The coach retired after 21 seasons with the Wildcats following the team’s Final Four run in the 2022 NCAA tournament.

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Big East Men’s Basketball Preseason Rankings

If Villanova is to return to the top of the league, it will have to go through Creighton—and without Jay Wright.

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Villanova’s top freshman, Cam Whitmore, likely to miss start of the season with thumb injury

PHILADELPHIA — A month before a new era of basketball begins at Villanova, the Wildcats’ injury situation went from bad to worse Friday. The team announced late Friday afternoon that Cam Whitmore, the top freshman in Villanova’s 2022 class and a projected starter, will likely miss the beginning of the…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mike Jensen: The elephant in the gym? Jay Wright is not there anymore at Villanova.

PHILADELPHIA — Your eyes glance all around Villanova’s nearly-empty Finneran Pavilion. Upper and lower decks, Davis Club, Fitzgerald Club. Nope … this is no prank. Jay Wright isn’t in charge anymore. He has left the building.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

101 Things Defining the Men’s College Basketball Offseason

From transfers to coaching changes to pressing story lines, consider this your one-stop guide.

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Evening Standard

Mike Jensen: Knicks trying to mimic Villanova culture with Jalen Brunson signing

PHILADELPHIA — A question is now answered. Jalen Brunson’s NBA worth is not that of a second-round draft choice, but of a player worthy of a four-year contract for $104 million, making him the new centerpiece of the New York Knicks.

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Wright Doesn’t See Himself Taking Another College Basketball Job

The former Villanova coach emphatically dismissed the idea of joining another college program.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mike Sielski: Kyle Neptune isn’t feeling the heat about succeeding Jay Wright at Villanova. Yet.

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Neptune had a free hour late Monday afternoon, so there he was, opening the door to Villanova’s basketball offices, his the last at the end of the hallway. Walk past one doorway, then another, then …

Sports Illustrated

Mike Boynton Discusses Future of College Hoops

The longtime Villanova coach is someone younger coaches should look up to, the head coach said in his interview.

Tribune News Service

Bryce Miller: How and why Steve Lavin wound up coaching basketball in San Diego

SAN DIEGO — In a horseshoe-shaped booth at bustling Manhattan of La Jolla, Steve Lavin used the better part of 3 1/2 hours to explore the people who have influenced his life, being a 32-year-old college basketball coach under the withering spotlight at UCLA, the prostate cancer that reconfigured perspective…

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Jay Wright Discusses Potential NBA Ambitions

He retired from Villanova last week after 21 seasons with the program.

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Carr Contract Is Nothing Special: Business of Football

The Raiders’ QB has a new deal that looks like most standard QB deals. Plus, Kyler Murray and Deebo Samuel are unhappy, and a farewell to Jay Wright.

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Villanova Hoops Recruit Brendan Hausen Torn After Jay Wright Addresses Retirement on Zoom Call

Hausen originally committed in September and will visit the Villanova campus on Monday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jay Wright says he’s fully retired from coaching; Kyle Neptune’s ‘dream’ comes true with Villanova

PHILADELPHIA — Jay Wright would listen to the homily during Easter mass, waiting for something inspirational he could text his players. He sat on the Ocean City beach in the summer and wondered if the other beach-goers knew that this was Wright’s scheduled day away from the recruiting trail and…

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Dick Vitale Reacts to Jay Wright’s Retirement Announcement

The college basketball analyst weighed in on the former Villanova coach’s surprising announcement.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Villanova’s 2023 title odds are a little longer after Jay Wright’s retirement

Kyle Neptune has some big shoes to fill.

Sports Illustrated

Jay Wright’s Retirement Accelerates a Sport’s Leadership Chasm

College hoops is facing a void after multiple high-profile departures, including by the Villanova coach.

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