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Knicks Hire Head Coach Jay Wright | June 23, 2020
Just two days before the 2020 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks have announced the hiring of their new Head Coach. Jay Wright, the National Champion Head Coach at Villanova, will become the Knicks' 31st Head Coach in team history.
Wright, 58, takes over the Knicks at a time when it's believed the team is rebuilding. The roster already features many young players, but the front office has made it clear that Jay Wright will have an impact on the personnel decisions going forward.
Jay Wright is a celebrated coach in college basketball, considered one of the best in the sport. In his 26 years as Head Coach at the Division I college ranks, his teams have won 70% of their games. He has spent the last 19 years leading the Villanova Wildcats; where he helped earn the program two National Championships in 2016 and 2018.
Beyond the titles, Wright took the Wildcats to another Final Four in 2009, won 7 Big East regular season titles and 4 Big East Tournament titles. He's also a two-time Naismath Coach of the Year, along with winning the Wooden Award for coaching in 2018.
Wright is familiar with the NBA, although he never coached at the professional ranks. He has represented the United States in international coaching roles; including as a lead assistant for Team USA the past four years.
That opportunity brought him familiarity with NBA players and a chance to work with Gregg Popovich. In his time as a college Head Coach, he has also helped 16 players make it to the NBA. Currently, eight former players are on NBA rosters.
While this will be Wright's first foray into the professional ranks, he is excited about the opportunity. In his introductory press conference, he also mentioned that his style of coaching will fit well in the NBA.
Known as a player's coach, Wright's teams have adapted to changes in the game of basketball. Recently, his teams have become more perimeter-oriented; but his teams always stay committed to playing defense. He wants to bring that toughness back to New York basketball.
Wright grew up in Pennsylvania, attending Bucknell University where he played on the basketball team. He has spent his life in basketball, always having a deep love and appreciation for the game. Now, he takes on the next challenge in his coaching life: Head Coach of the New York Knicks.
New York Daily News
Knicks Hire Head Coach Jay Wright | June 23, 2020
Just two days before the 2020 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks have announced the hiring of their new Head Coach. Jay Wright, the National Champion Head Coach at Villanova, will become the Knicks' 31st Head Coach in team history.
Wright, 58, takes over the Knicks at a time when it's believed the team is rebuilding. The roster already features many young players, but the front office has made it clear that Jay Wright will have an impact on the personnel decisions going forward.
Jay Wright is a celebrated coach in college basketball, considered one of the best in the sport. In his 26 years as Head Coach at the Division I college ranks, his teams have won 70% of their games. He has spent the last 19 years leading the Villanova Wildcats; where he helped earn the program two National Championships in 2016 and 2018.
Beyond the titles, Wright took the Wildcats to another Final Four in 2009, won 7 Big East regular season titles and 4 Big East Tournament titles. He's also a two-time Naismath Coach of the Year, along with winning the Wooden Award for coaching in 2018.
Wright is familiar with the NBA, although he never coached at the professional ranks. He has represented the United States in international coaching roles; including as a lead assistant for Team USA the past four years.
That opportunity brought him familiarity with NBA players and a chance to work with Gregg Popovich. In his time as a college Head Coach, he has also helped 16 players make it to the NBA. Currently, eight former players are on NBA rosters.
While this will be Wright's first foray into the professional ranks, he is excited about the opportunity. In his introductory press conference, he also mentioned that his style of coaching will fit well in the NBA.
Known as a player's coach, Wright's teams have adapted to changes in the game of basketball. Recently, his teams have become more perimeter-oriented; but his teams always stay committed to playing defense. He wants to bring that toughness back to New York basketball.
Wright grew up in Pennsylvania, attending Bucknell University where he played on the basketball team. He has spent his life in basketball, always having a deep love and appreciation for the game. Now, he takes on the next challenge in his coaching life: Head Coach of the New York Knicks.
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