Villanova's Jay Wright knows developing depth will be a key to the Wildcats success this season. Who will step up to fill in the gaps of his veteran led team? What does the addition of UConn do for the Big east brand? Players that will make an impact this year. And how's scheduling coming along? Plus, Jon hit the road this past week and has updates from: UMass, URI and UConn. … [Read more...] about Episode 259 — Villanova’s Jay Wright
Archives for October 2020
Jay Wright: It’s really going to be volatile next year in college basketball
Jay Wright knows that college sports about to change. Following the NCAA's announcements last week regarding its plans for a one-time transfer exception, NIL, and an extra year of eligibility for winter athletes, Villanova's veteran head coach knows that a massive infrastructure makeover is on the horizon. "Think about next basketball season," Wright said Monday on the … [Read more...] about Jay Wright: It’s really going to be volatile next year in college basketball
5 teams that should be vastly improved during the 20-21 season
It’s never too early to start looking ahead to next season! Check below for our list of 5 teams that should be vastly improved during the 20-21 college basketball season. In no particular order: North Carolina: One year after Roy Williams suffered a losing record for the first time in his Hall-of-Fame career, the Tar Heels are set to bounce back. North Carolina lost a … [Read more...] about 5 teams that should be vastly improved during the 20-21 season
Dan Hurley: James Bouknight wants to be the “next man up” at UConn
STORRS --- Dan Hurley isn't going to avoid expectations when it comes to James Bouknight. Not in UConn's first season back in the Big East. Not after Bouknight was a double-figure scorer in 12 of his final 13 games last season as a freshman. "He wants to be the next man up here," Hurley said of the 6-5 Bouknight after a Saturday morning practice at Gampel Pavilion. … [Read more...] about Dan Hurley: James Bouknight wants to be the “next man up” at UConn
David Cox: We need more help from the Atlantic 10 when it comes to scheduling
KINGSTON --- David Cox wants better games on his non-conference schedule. He understands that the world is going through a global pandemic. He understands that Rhode Island is a talented team in a good conference that many opponents won't want to play. But he doesn't understand why the Rams and other schools in the Atlantic 10 aren't getting more help from the league … [Read more...] about David Cox: We need more help from the Atlantic 10 when it comes to scheduling
