India, June 8 -- Contrary to reports, former Villanova coach Jay Wright isn't in the mix to become the new head coach of the New York Knicks. Seth Davis, an American sportswriter and broadcaster, confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that Wright had told the New York Knicks that he intends to remain retired as he isn't interested in taking up the coaching gig.

"BREAKING: Jay Wright has confirmed to me that he has informed the Knicks that he is not interested in any coaching position and plans to remain retired," Davis wrote on X.

The broadcaster also confirmed that Jay Wright briefly discussed the position with New York Knicks President Leon Rose, but he was never offered the job or asked to give an interview.

"Jay confirmed that he and hi...