Villanova fired Kyle Neptune after a three-year run in which he succeeded Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright but failed to make the NCAA Tournament.

The Villanova job is still a desirable one, and the school’s administration will likely cast a wide net, but the search will have a needed sense of urgency.

Kyle Neptune is out at Villanova after three turbulent seasons, and a highly coveted gig is now up for grabs. Villanova is expected to be well-situated in the arms race that is college basketball. With the revenue-sharing era looming,