No. 16 Villanova begins new era in opener vs. La Salle

The Kyle Neptune era will begin on Monday when No. 16 Villanova hosts La Salle in the season opener for both teams.

After a stunning retirement by Hall of Fame head coach Jay Wright, Neptune was tabbed as the replacement at Villanova. Wright won 520 games and two national championships in 21 seasons with the Wildcats.

"I never focused on not being him," Neptune, 37, said of Wright. "He's a Hall of Famer. To me, the best