Talking Villanova Basketball with Jay Wright

Coach Wright, Coach Neptune, Jalen Brunson, and Ryan Arcidiacono continue their conversation in Part 2 of this special jersey retirement episode. 

A special jersey retirement ceremony brought two-time National Champion Jalen Brunson back to the Finneran Pavilion where he joined Coach Wright, Coach Neptune and 2016 National Champion Ryan Arcidiacono on the podcast. (Part 1/2)

Coach Neptune is joined on this episode by current sophomore Guard Jordan Longino who dives into his athletic history as a two-sport athlete and the commitment required to be a high-major basketball player. Jordan is followed by current freshman sharp-shooter Brendan Hausen. Brendan touches on his upbringing in Amarillo, TX while offering valuable insight into his uncommon work ethic. 

Villanova Basketball Freshmen Cam Whitmore and Mark Armstrong join Coach Neptune on this inaugural episode to discuss their backgrounds, adjustments to life as a collegiate athlete, the USA Basketball experience and more. 

Philadelphia Union Head Coach and Villanova Alum Jim Curtin joins Coach Wright on this episode. They discuss Coach Curtin's success as a player and coach, the title of being a head coach, and the similarities between the game of soccer and basketball.

Coach Wright is joined on this episode by former assistant and new head coach of the Villanova Men's Basketball program, Kyle Neptune. They talk his early years at Villanova, the transition from Villanova assistant to Fordham's head coach, and what it means to return "home" to Villanova.

3rd year players Justin Moore and Eric Dixon join the podcast to talk with Coach Wright about their backgrounds in the fertile high school basketball scenes of DC and Philly, as well as their time on and off the court at Villanova.

A special jersey retirement ceremony brought Wildcat legend Josh Hart back to the Finneran Pavilion, where he caught up with Coach Wright on the podcast. They talk stories from his playing days at Villanova, his newfound appreciation for wine, and life on and off the court in the NBA.

Two current Villanova players, Brandon Slater and Caleb Daniels, come on the podcast to chop it up with Coach Wright. They get to talking about their backgrounds in the DMV and New Orleans basketball scenes, teammates' personalities, and what they've learned on their respective journeys at Villanova.

Coach Wright is joined by former Seton Hall coach and broadcasting legend Bill Raftery as they talk about the season, the "old" Big East, and Coach Raftery's coaching and broadcasting journey.

Talking Villanova Basketball welcomes back to the show ESPN analyst Jay Bilas for the first time since 2018, as he and Coach Wright discuss the shifting landscape of the NCAA as it pertains to player compensation, conference re-alignment, and more.

Coach Wright is joined by Villanova's 5th year senior leaders, Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels, to talk about what went into their decision to return to Villanova, their early thoughts on the freshmen, and their college careers so far.

Coach Wright was thrilled to be able to catch up with former Villanova assistant coach and new head coach of the Fordham Rams, Kyle Neptune. They talk about what it's like being a first-time head coach, what Kyle wishes he knew when he was an assistant, and how his New York roots will help jump start the program.

Coach Wright welcomes senior captains Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels on to the show, as they discuss this past season, their decision to return for a 5th year of eligibility, and what their goals are for the future.

Coach Wright is joined by the 2018 Final Four Most Outstanding Player and current Milwaukee Buck, Donte DiVincenzo, as they catch up on life in the NBA, Donte's stories about Villanova, and what it was like developing as a player in his home state of Delaware.

Coach Wright hosts Senior Forward Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree on the podcast for a special Senior Night edition of Talking Villanova Basketball. They discuss Dada's journey to Villanova and some of the lessons and memories he will take away from his time in the program.

Talking Villanova Basketball welcomes former Wildcat, and one of Philadelphia's all-time toughest guards, Maalik Wayns, on to the show to talk about the lessons he learned at Villanova, his time in the NBA, and his next stage of life.

Coach Wright welcomes 2018 National Champion, Villanova fan-favorite, and current Phoenix Sun, Mikal Bridges, to the podcast to talk about what he thinks of the 2020-21 Wildcat team, his emergence as a key player in Phoenix, and memories from Villanova.

Coach Wright is joined by the reigning Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award winner and current Detroit Piston, Saddiq Bey, as they talk about his journey to Villanova, his upbringing, and his transition to the NBA.

Coach Wright is joined by Gonzaga Men's Basketball head coach, Mark Few, as they talk about their programs, what culture means to them, and what they expect from college basketball for this season. 

This is Part 2 of a conversation with a true trailblazer in the sport of college basketball, George Raveling, and his experiences throughout his lifetime, including the story of how he became the owner of the original copy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have A Dream" speech.

Coach Wright welcomes three Villanova student-athletes, Danielle Burns, Sanaä Barnes, and Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree, as they discuss the "13 Percent" student group, their experiences attending Villanova, the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and the future of our country. 

Coach Wright is joined by one of basketball's most legendary figures, George Raveling, to talk about his experience both playing and coaching at Villanova, the color barriers he helped break down in college sports, and the current state of affairs in our country.

Coach Wright kicks off the new season of Talking Villanova Basketball with legendary Villanovans Ed Pinckney, Kerry Kittles, and Randy Foye as they talk basketball, as well as their experiences with the current social justice climate in America today.

Coach Wright is joined by three members of an all-time great Villanova family, Ryan, Chris, and their father Joe Arcidiacono, for the second of the Father's Day podcasts. They talk about sibling rivalry, all three of their experiences at Villanova, and raising two sons through the basketball landscape.

A special Father's Day edition of Talking Villanova Basketball is headlined by former Wildcat and current New Orleans Pelican, Josh Hart, and his father, Moses, as they join Coach Wright to talk about fatherhood, the transition from high school to Villanova to the NBA, and other great memories.

Coach Wright is joined via Zoom by the Executive Director of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law and Professor of Practice at the Charles Widger School of Law at Villanova, Andrew Brandt, as they discuss the current Black Lives Matter movement, his NFL background, the future of the NCAA, and more.

Coach Wright has 4 members of the 2016 and 2018 National Championship teams, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Eric Paschall, and Phil Booth on the podcast, which is full of plenty of great memories, jokes, and stories about their professional experiences so far.

Former Villanova star and current Golden State Warrior, Eric Paschall, joins the podcast, as he and Coach Wright reminisce over their greatest memories, what the transition to the NBA was like, and more.

Coach Wright is joined via Zoom by Villanova Men's Basketball Strength and Conditioning coach John Shackleton, as they discuss his approach to training, eating, and living, as well as his relationship with the players and how he got the job at Villanova.

Talking Villanova Basketball's first Zoom podcast takes place with Villanova alum and new Villanova women's basketball head coach, Denise Dillon, joining Coach Wright to talk about her journey through playing and coaching in the Philadelphia basketball scene. 

Coach Wright hosts long-time Villanova women's basketball coach, Harry Peretta, who is in his final season with the Wildcats, to the podcast to reminisce on his monumental career, his relationships with some legends of the game, and more.

While back on campus for his jersey retirement ceremony, Ryan Arcidiacono joins Coach Wright on the podcast, along with fellow Villanova legend, Kris Jenkins, as they talk about "The Shot", life in the NBA, and more.

Coach Wright hosts USLI CEO, Tom Nerney, as well as Villanova Basketball alum, Tom Leibig, on the podcast to talk about the connection between the company and Villanova Basketball, life after basketball, and more. 

Coach Wright welcomes Villanova legend and 1985 National Champion Ed Pinckney to the podcast to discuss his recruitment, time at Villanova, NBA career, and more.

Coach Wright welcomes junior captains Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels on the podcast to discuss life on and off the court as the Wildcats get off to a strong start in Big East play.

Coach Wright is joined by sophomore forward Saddiq Bey and freshman forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl as they discuss the season, their careers, and more. 

Jay Wright sits down with Villanova legend and recently-retired professional basketball player, Allan Ray, to talk about his career, the start of the 2019-20 season, and more.

Jay Wright sits down  with freshmen Eric Dixon and Justin Moore to get their thoughts on their first few days at Villanova.

In a conversation taped in the office of University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Jay Wright chats with Villanova’s President and its Director of Athletics, Mark Jackson, about a wide range of topics.

Jay Wright catches up with two time national champion and current Phoenix Suns rookie Mikal Bridges.

Coach Wright catches up with Villanova products Josh Hart of the L.A. Lakers and Omari Spellman of the Atlanta Hawks

Episode 5 of Talking Villanova Basketball with Jay Wright Presented by Hartford Funds, features a conversation with college basketball broadcasting icon Bill Raftery, covering his early days in the game and more recent work with CBS and Fox Sports.

Jay Wright talks basketball and life with legendary journalist Dick “Hoops” Weiss and Villanova senior forward Eric Paschall. 

Jay Wright and Jay Bilas discuss college basketball in 2018-19 and where the sport may be headed in a thought provoking dialogue.

Former Villanova All-American and 11 year NBA player Randy Foye joined Jay Wright for a wide-ranging conversation about life and basketball.

Wright and guests Phil Booth, Eric Paschall, Harry Perretta and Jannah Tucker share their impressions of the upcoming 2018-19 season and the newly renovated home of the Cats, the Finneran Pavilion.