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Brian was on the scene at BIG EAST Media Day and was able to nab these quotes from Villanova Men's Basketball Coach, Jay Wright...
"We could be 9-deep, easily" - Wright #NovaBB
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
"I don't think [realignment] will affect the league as much as it will affect the fans and the Alums" - Jay Wright
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
JW on playing Temple in the BE: "It might actually take away from the rivalry a bit, because you get comfortable with each other." #Big5
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
A lot of talk this morning about Mouph Yarou's jump shot. Jay Wright thinks he may be better offensively facing the basket.
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
Wright said that the strength of his team will be in the front court. He also noted that front court was a strength on the 2009 Final 4 team
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
For Wright to succeed, he needs versatile front court players. He described the ability to guard out on the perimeter as important.
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
Wright thinks that Sutton, Bell, Pinkston can all get out and defend on the perimeter.
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
Scary thought? Wright on JVP: He was rusty last year. "You'll see, he's a much better basketball player."
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
Wright was the only coach who said that he really loves the idea of playing a 20 game Big East schedule. The rest were more measured.
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
Wright thinks that Villanova already plays a tough non-conference schedule, so he doesn't think 20 Big East games would change things.
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
Jay Wright hates taking transfers, but he needed maturity and experience at PG.
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
Chennault offers that experience and maturity, but needs to adjust to playing the tougher Villanova style.
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
As for Dylan Ennis? YOLO. Wright just said it was a great fit for the program. Probably his most athletic guard.
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
Wright says Villanova "yellowed out" West Virginia on Pavilion banners.
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
I asked JW about playing Temple at the WFC and he said it would be worth looking into, but he isn't sure if schools can get it done.
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
According to Mike Brey, he still wants to play #NovaBB and he thinks that the coaches will decide the schedules. JW said he would play ND.
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
Wright said that the Cuse game that always sticks out in his mind is the 2006 game. G-Mac's senior day. Me too; my only trip to the Dome.
— Brian Ewart (@Brian_Ewart) October 17, 2012
Coach Wright's additional thoughts on the Pre-Season Teams. More to come after the event...
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