Jay Wright reacts to Nova Knicks success, shares Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Donte Divincenzo stories

Beyond the Arc is joined by SPECIAL GUEST & college coach of the Nova Knicks, CBS Sports College Basketball Analyst, Jay Wright. Jay talks all things Nova Knicks and gives insight into the three teammates taking over the playoffs.
(0:00) Intro
(:40) How fun is this for you to watch your guys?
(1:45) This is the first thing I've done, because I didn't want to get involved
(3:09) Jalen Brunson
(3:30) When did you know Jalen could do this?
(4:00) I didn't know Jalen could do this, but I always thought he could be the leader of a championship team
(4:30) Jalen carried his team in High School
(5:10) Jalen struggled his freshman year
(5:40) I should've known about Jalen. He went to the Knicks because he chose to be "The Guy"
(6:20) Jalen drove me more than I drove myself
(7:20) Jalen and Team USA
(9:00) Josh Hart
(9:40) Josh has always been the same shooter, but he hits all the big ones
(10:30) Josh and Donte just want to win
(12:40) What Josh's personality is like
(14:05) Josh is a great friend and wild dude
(15:30) What it means for Nova vs. Big 5 schools
(17:00) Other schools think they are tougher than Nova...and they might be right, unless you show prove it
(18:00) Donte is a "Philly guy" even though he's not from Philly
(18:20) Donte's confidence...he was recruited in High School to play soccer, not hoops
(19:30) Donte is used to having the team on his shoulders, like Jalen
(20:00) Most likely to answer when Coach calls: Jalen, Josh last
(20:40) Who got yelled at the most: Josh
(20:50) Most likely to be a coach: Jalen
(22:15) Worst diet: Josh (with funny story re: Mike n Ikes)
(23:20) Best dressed: Josh

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