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New York Knicks: 5 candidates to replace Jeff Hornacek as head coach

By Kenneth Teape

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 11: Head coach Jeff Hornacek watches from the sidelines during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on April 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 110-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jeff Hornacek
CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 11: Head coach Jeff Hornacek watches from the sidelines during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on April 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 110-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jeff Hornacek /
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New York Knicks: 5 Candidates to replace Jeff Hornacek as head coach
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5. Jay Wright

The Knicks are not going to leave any stone unturned during this coaching search. According to Ian Begley of ESPN New York, they are going to have an open search, including college coaches.

If that is true, why not aim for the moon when it comes to college coaches and try their hand with Jay Wright? The Villanova head coach has quickly moved up the college ranks in recent years, showcasing the acumen of one of the best coaches currently in the nation. If he continues leading Villanova to the success they have had in recent seasons, he could go down as one of the greatest college coaches of all-time.

Wright has been at Villanova since the 2001-02 season, compiling a record of 422-165. He has led the Wildcats to three final fours and two NCAA championships during that time. Wright has won his conference tournament three times and has been regular season conference champion five times.

Convincing Wright to leave Villanova will not be an easy task. The program has developed into one of the most consistently dominant teams in the nation. They have taken home the title in two of the past three years. His wife, Patty, is also a graduate of Villanova.

Wright leaving Villanova is unlikely, but there is nothing wrong with doing your due diligence.

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