“We feel like we are going to the tournament with them!”

Jay Wright and players from the 2000 and 2001 @[email protected] teams maintain a strong connection to the program and Speedy Claxton. #marchmadness #hofstra

https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/hofstra/hofstra-jay-wright-speedy-claxton-wimc6lxn

March Madness: Jay Wright proud of what Hofstra and coach Speedy Claxton have accomplished

"People are driving by in their cars sticking their heads out the window yelling 'Hey Coach! Congrats on Hofstra!' " said Jay Wright, who left the school in 2001 for Villanova.

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