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The Sun’s Arizin: Jay Wright Retires

Monday’s announcement that Villanova head coach Jay Wright was stepping down immediately and being replaced by former assistant Kyle Neptune was a complete shocker to many.

Here are some of the big articles and how big media covered the news and reacted to it...

Jay Wright’s Retirement

Two-time national champion leaves Wildcats after 21 seasons | CBSSports.com
Wright led the Wildcats to their greatest successes over more than two decades at the helm

Jay Wright retirement leaves Villanova basketball, NCAA with void | Sports Illustrated
The Wildcats’ coach’s abrupt retirement shocked many, but it’s understandable after a grind of a season to end a brilliant career.