By Mel Miller Former Villanova coach Jay Wright is not a candidate for the Knicks‘ head coaching job, reports Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports (via Twitter). According to Rothstein, Wright frequently talks to Knicks president Leon Rose, who is aware that Wright is happy in retirement. Wright retired in 2022 after 21 seasons with the Wildcats. Wright, 63, has […] The post JAY WRIGHT, … [Read more...] about JAY WRIGHT, PRINCE OF THE MAIN LINE, TELLS NOVA/KNICKS NO!
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ANOTHER TERP, TAFARA GAPARA, FOLLOWS WILLARD TO NOVA!
By Mike Grimm Tafara Gapare, a 6-9 forward who was part of Maryland’s 2024-25 team that posted 27 victories and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, has signed a financial aid agreement to attend Villanova. “Tafara adds a different element to our team,” Villanova coach Kevin Willard said in a statement. “His size and […] The post ANOTHER TERP, TAFARA GAPARA, FOLLOWS … [Read more...] about ANOTHER TERP, TAFARA GAPARA, FOLLOWS WILLARD TO NOVA!
Villanova officially adds Maryland transfer Tafara Gapare
By JAMES MADDEN Tafara Gapare, a 6-9 forward who was a member’s of Maryland’s 2024-25 team that reached the Sweet 16 inked a financial aid agreement with the school for next season, it was announced today. “Tafara adds a different element to our team,” stated Villanova Head Coach Kevin Willard. “His size and athleticism allow us to do a multitude of things defensively. … [Read more...] about Villanova officially adds Maryland transfer Tafara Gapare
JAY WRIGHT AS NEXT NOVA/KNICK COACH? NO FUCKING WAY!
By Tommy Matthews The Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau. So, naturally there is speculation that former Villanova coach Jay Wright would replace him. No fucking way! True, he won two national championships in 22 years at Villanova and was widely seen as one of the best college coaches before he abruptly retired three years ago. […] The post JAY WRIGHT AS NEXT NOVA/KNICK COACH? … [Read more...] about JAY WRIGHT AS NEXT NOVA/KNICK COACH? NO FUCKING WAY!
Five-star guard Qayden Samuels ranks fifth in EYBL scoring, updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Class of 2026 five-star Qayden Samuels is a lefty who can fill up the scoring column. Maybe that’s why the 6-foot-5, 200-pound guard out of Bishop McNamara (MD) compares his game to Rutgers star and potential top-5 2025 NBA Draft pick Dylan Harper. “I feel like I watched his game a lot,” Samuels told ZAGSBLOG. “He’s a role model to … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Qayden Samuels ranks fifth in EYBL scoring, updates recruitment