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Changing of the guard: Jay Wright steps down, as Kyle Neptune now in as Villanova head coach - VU Hoops
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Jay Wright Retires as Villanova HC After 21 Seasons; Kyle Neptune Named Replacement, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Why Villanova's Kyle Neptune Is Natural Fit To Replace Jay
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Wright resigns as Villanova coach, Neptune takes over –
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Former Villanova coach Jay Wright says he's fully retired; Kyle Neptune's 'dream' comes true
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Why did Jay Wright retire? Villanova coach explains as Kyle Neptune introduced
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The Sun's Arizin: Jay Wright Retires - VU Hoops
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Why did Jay Wright retire? Villanova coach explains as Kyle Neptune introduced
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Jay Wright replaced by Kyle Neptune: Everything to know about retirement, record and more
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Jay Wright to remain at Villanova, explains why he's retiring; Kyle Neptune introduced as new coach
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Villanova moves on from Wright with former assistant Neptune
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In tearful goodbye, Jay Wright retires as Villanova men's basketball coach - 6abc Philadelphia
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Wright: 'Next man up' mentality for Villanova moving forward, Moore in at point - VU Hoops
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Villanova Basketball's Kyle Neptune Takes Over for Jay Wright