Jay Wright's sudden decision to retire from coaching Villanova has sent shockwaves throughout the college basketball world. Wright will be succeeded by Kyle Neptune, longtime assistant who just spent a season in charge of his own program at Fordham. It is impossible to replace a coach of Wright's stature, but Nova will try its best.

In the meantime, it's natural to wonder what's next for Wright. If there is anything next. He's a great basketball mind and there are plenty of possible employment opportunities that don't involve the grind of coaching college ball. Here are a few possible options for Wright as he enters his post-Villanova career.

NBA

Rumors have been consistent over the last few years that Wright could make a jump to the pro level. Of course, those rumors never had much substance, never originated from the man himself, and ultimately proved worthless.