Jay Wright Tests Positive for COVID-19

Jay Wright and another high-ranking team official have tested positive for the Coronavirus. (Nick Schreder/AKSM Photography).

Due to Coach Wright’s positive test, the Wildcats postponed its game against St. John's that was supposed to be played on December 30th, and it will do the same for its game at Xavier on January 2nd.

Article by Dave Nguyen, AKSM Sports

VILLANOVA, PA - On Sunday it was reported that Villanova Men's Basketball Head Coach Jay Wright, as well as another staff member, has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, Villanova will pause all team activities.

"Our players have been very diligent and disciplined with all of the COVID protocols," said Wright. "Unfortunately, we have had two staff members test positive. I am one of them. My symptoms are mild, and we remain connected as a team and staff by phone and Zoom. I am grateful to our Team Physician, Dr. Mike Duncan, who has worked tirelessly to help guide us safely through this."

The Wildcats postponed its game against St. John's that was supposed to be played on December 30th, and it will do the same for its game at Xavier on January 2nd. There have been no updates on games past January 2nd as of yet.