NBA teams reportedly think longtime Villanova head coach Jay Wright is "sincere" in his desire to spend some time away from basketball after announcing his retirement last month.

ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz reported Wednesday that front offices are still going to keep close tabs on Wright under the belief his "competitiveness could entice him in the future to dip his toe in NBA waters."

The 60-year-old Pennsylvania native hasn't shut the door on eventually making a jump to the NBA.

Last week, Wright explained on ESPN's Keyshawn, JWill & Max that he was looking forward to the respite from coaching but wasn't sure what the future held.