Former coach of the Villanova Men’s Basketball team, Jay Wright, is a hot name among the country’s finest coaches. The legend recently made headlines for his views on Saturday’s Elite Eight of the March Madness. As one of the finest analysts in the United States, Jay remained absent from coaching three consecutive seasons of NCAA basketball, following his retirement in 2022. The said news had everyone in the sporting world in shock and disbelief.
However, he made a comeback in the basketball world, this time not accessing the hardwood but behind the scenes as the bard of the hoops’ scorebook.
What is Jay Wright’s Contract with the CBS Network? How Long is the Contract?
Jay joined the CBS Network as a sports analyst for covering college basketball in 2022. The 2022-23 year was his first season as an analyst with CBS Sports post retirement. However, there is no accurate information that reveals Wright’s contract details with the CBS. According to Sports Illustrated (2022), the details of his reported deal have not been released.
Though the most sought-after guy in the industry was offered roles at ESPN and Fox Sports, Jay decided to continue working during college basketball’s biggest showcase. Jay even turned down UCLA’s salary offer for a head coach which reportedly matched his interests.
Whether predicting the Final Four and National Championship without much haste, indulging in-studio analysis with fellow analysts Clark Kellogg, Seth Davis, and Jalen Rose, or on-ground NCAA coverages from New York, Atlanta, and San Antonio, his impeccable analysis has been a reflection of his knowledge and familiarity with the sport. Even as a retired 63-year-old, the CBS analyst has an interesting salary graph to explore for any basketball coach.
When did Jay Wright become an analyst for the CSB network?
After coaching for more than two decades, Jay couldn’t resist the game. Although he had denied any interest in returning to coaching a team, there were speculations surrounding him—that he’s joining hands with the CBS and Turner Sports. And rightly so, we all witnessed Jay’s swift career shift as he donned the hat of a college basketball analyst under CBS Sports from 2022 onwards.
On joining the Network, CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus had said, “Jay Wright is synonymous with excellence and class and we are excited to welcome one of the greatest coaches in college basketball to the CBS Sports family.”
“His passion, knowledge and ability to teach the game, combined with his charismatic and engaging personality, make him a perfect fit and further strengthen our impressive college basketball roster. Jay is one of the most respected and successful voices in the sport and will provide unique insights, perspective and opinions,” he added.
And as expected, he continues to deliver behind the hardwood. As a March Madness analyst, Jay couldn’t help but comment on the Elite Eight this season. Speaking enthusiastically, he said, “We got some big games. This is the most talent because of NIL and the transfer portal. The best players are at the best schools and they’re competing against each other.”
“And the best teams have made it through. We’ve got a big-time Elite Eight,” he added. And man, he isn’t wrong! The programs have been on a roll this season with star players leading their respective teams—from Duke, Auburn, Florida to Houston.
What is Jay Wright’s Net Worth as of 2025?
Though there are no accurate reports about the March Madness analyst’s salary figures working with CBS as of 2025, reports and celebrity net worth website claim that Jay possessed a total net worth of $11 million in 2024.
According to USA Today, Jay Wright earned a whopping $6,192,252 annually as Men’s basketball coach at Villanova in 2022. On the other hand, he made nearly $4,410,304 in 2020 before his salary jumped to $6,144,180 in 2021 after pay deductions due to COVID-19-related financial constraints.
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