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Villanova Basketball: 5 reasons why Wildcats should be 2020-21 title favorites

By Matthew Winick

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: The Villanova Wildcats celebrate the 74-72 win over the Seton Hall Pirates during the Big East Championship Game to claim the Big East title at Madison Square Garden on March 16, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: The Villanova Wildcats celebrate the 74-72 win over the Seton Hall Pirates during the Big East Championship Game to claim the Big East title at Madison Square Garden on March 16, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 02: Head coach Jay Wright of the Villanova Wildcats (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 02: Head coach Jay Wright of the Villanova Wildcats (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

1. Coach Jay Wright’s year-in, year-out greatness

Just a decade ago, when one thought of the elite coaches in college basketball, the name Jay Wright wasn’t commonly mentioned. Yet in 2020, Wright’s name may be number one on the list. The two-time national champion was rumored to be in the running for the Philadelphia 76ers head coaching job just last month, but quickly shot down the rumors and has committed to the Villanova program.

After all, why would he want to depart? He’s firmly laid out the blueprints for a successful team under his watch and continues to fill out the missing pieces to bring a title contender to the table year in and year out. If consistency was easily measured, Wright’s name would clearly be near the top of the list.

Simply put, a Jay Wright Villanova team must always be considered a contender for the title. To add on the fact that he brings such a talented and experienced roster with him this season is only the cherry on top. There is no reason to expect a season-long, disappointing drought from this group, as their leader, wearing his tailored suits on the sideline, simply wouldn’t allow it to happen.

While it’s clearly obvious, one of the biggest factors for a Villanova Wildcats 2021 national championship is their program-defining head coach, Jay Wright