Texas Basketball: A Closer Look at Coaching Candidates

Mar 18, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright looks on during practice before the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Yet another name that is drawing some attention is Villanova’s Jay Wright.

Five years ago, many disgruntled Texas fans were clamoring for Wright to take Barnes’ place. Today, he’s lost a bit of luster among the fans, though Chip Brown of Scout.com reported that he is considered a person of interest.

Wright has been with Villanova since 2001, and in that time he’s taken them to ten NCAA Tournaments, including a Final Four (2009), two Elite Eights, and four Sweet Sixteens.

However, since his Final Four appearance in 2009-2010, his team has failed to make it out of the first or second round.

Nevertheless, perhaps he would capture some of that old fire in a new position.

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