Jay Wright isn't going to leave Villanova to coach the New York Knicks, according to Dana O'Neil of The Athletic. An earlier Monday rumor suggested the Knicks had “strong” interested in Wright.

In fact, O'Neil is reporting Wright isn't leaving the school period for an NBA gig:

The Knicks are expected to introduce Leon Rose as their new president of basketball operations soon. Rose, a former agent with CAA, is said to be interested in at least interviewing Jeff Van Gundy and Tom Thibodeau for the open head coaching poisition.

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Naming Mike Miller the full-time head coach could be in the cards as well, but most NBA folks expect Rose to conduct a thorough coaching search.

The Knicks will once again miss the playoffs this season. Under owner James Dolan, the Knickerbockers have been a walking disaster for years. After all, any time a franchise fires a head coach and president in the same season, that just screams dysfunction.

The Knicks, of course, fired coach David Fizdale earlier in the season and then recently reassigned Steve Mills.

New York hasn't made the playoffs since 2013. The Knicks are hoping Rose's connections with players and coaches will help them become a winner again.

As for Wright, it's probably best for both sides not to pursue this. Wright has a good thing going at Villanova, while the Knicks don't need another John Beilein situation to happen.