Jay Wright says no
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I don't think anyone seriously thought he was coming.
He is too old and worn down. We need hunger and energy.
Even if he was interested he's not going to take away from the broadcast and the attention of the title game.
He didn't have to say anything. There was never a chance. He's never going to coach again.
If Jay Wright wanted to be coaching he would be at Nova.
Of course he listened. Too polite not to
And it was definitely worth the call
I’m glad he declined..he’d have been a great get but his heart is no longer in it
Like everyone else, I’m not surprised
I'm perfectly fine with that. In listening to him, he seems to have aged a bit. He sounds TIRED. So no.
Always knew he’d say no but figured Mitch would have to call him and make him say it. At least it saves the phone call.
I’m not sure even even truly listened lol. He basically just said no without even listening.
It would have been amazing tho. But a pipe dream just like Stevens.
Still not convinced Donovan is truly in the mix either. Idk.
Fine with it.
Need a younger coach to build a program and sustain it over 7-10 years. Not a fan of hiring some of these older legends. You gotta get a coach still trying to make a name for themselves.
Need a younger coach to build a program and sustain it over 7-10 years. Not a fan of hiring some of these older legends. You gotta get a coach still trying to make a name for themselves.
There are a lot of people on here who think if you throw enough money at someone they'd do anything.
I don’t think he is either. Mitch cannot get bitchslapped by Donovan a third time. Don’t even give him a chance to say no.
Looking more and more likely that it’s going to be Drew. Lots of online chatter that Oats isn’t going to be an option.
He left coaching to get away from much less than all the things he'd have to deal with here.
Ummm at no time did I think Jay would come to UK…but do you honestly think anyone would announce their true intentions in a setting like the pre-game of the NCAA championship game? No they wouldn’t
I do agree that we need someone who has that fire inside and wants to become great. I also would’ve loved to have Jay here, ‘if he still wanted to coach of course’, and see what he could’ve done at a place like Kentucky. Would’ve been a great get 6 years ago for sure. Now on to the guys who are wanting and needing to become the best of the best. This is going to be some exciting times for most Kentucky fans. I can’t wait to love my Kentucky Wildcats again and for them to love Kentucky!
Get used to many more saying no. Mike Decourcy had a much more realistic list. It’s a pipe dream for those thinking Oats, Hurley, Donovan or Wright would even consider the job. It’s more than likely Drew or bust and that seems to be far fetched as well.
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That he’s coaching in the National Championship game is what they said. Don’t even get your hopes up on what you are thinking. Zero percent chance he leaves UConn for UK.
Agree. His first NC should be at Ky as it has been with our other coaches.
Exactly. Of all the top tier candidates, I considered Wright the least likely. But ain’t no way he’s going to say right before the National championship game “yeah, I might consider it.”
It would put all attention on him when it should be on the biggest college basketball game of the year.
probably true but don't all coaches say they are happy where they are at right before they leave
I think he was the longest shot. Just doesn't seem to want to coach at this level anymore. He left on his own accord. Wasn't fired, wasn't pushed out, has two titles.
I never thought Jay Wright would think about coaching again. He probably has enough money to enjoy life without dealing with young kids demanding money to play and having to deal with their agents. Can't blame him one bit the way CBB is today.
Battered Fans Syndrome. All we've heard for the past 15 years is money this, money that.