National Collegiate Championship Coach In Somers Point, NJ

One of the most successful men’s college basketball coaches in NCAA history visited Charlie’s Bar in Somers Point, New Jersey.

Jay Wright, Former Head Coach — Villanova University Men’s Basketball Team

Coach Wright was at Charlie’s Bar along with his wife Patty) this past weekend. Wright is no stranger to Atlantic and Cape May Counties.

Two-Time Division 1 National Champion Head Coach

Wright led Villanova to the National Championship in both 2016 and 2018.

• Villanova won a thriller in 2016 on Kris Jenkins' buzzer-beater versus North Carolina.
• In 2018, Villanova won in dominant fashion, winning every game by double digits.

Villanova Men’s Basketball Team

Has won 3 NCAA National Championships; with Wright leading tte previously mentioned 2016 and 2018 Championships… and Rollie Massimino in 1985 versus heavily favored Georgetown University; led by Patrick Ewing and other future NBA greats on the Georgetown Hoyas team … coached by the legendary John Thompson.

Jay Wright Accomplishments Are Impressive

• 2020 Associated Press Coach of the Decade.
• 2025 Villanova Hall of Fame.
• A two-time national championship head coach.
• Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2021.
• 6-time Big East Coach of The Year.
• Winningest head coach in Villanova University history.
• More than 500 coaching wins.
• Led Villanova to four, Final 4 NCAA Tournament appearances.

Jay Wright Did Something Very Rare

Jay Wright retired when he was at the top of his game. Wright was never in more demand and he had so many viable options that he could have pursued.

When is the last time you’ve seen anyone do that?

Jay Wright is a total class act.

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