CBS Sports is saying farewell to a popular member of their March Madness coverage.

The network issued a statement after the news was announced this week.

Jay Wright had worked for CBS and TNT's coverage of the NCAA Tournament for three years.

The 63-year-old was head coach at Villanova from 2001 to 2022.

He then became a commentator on college basketball and March Madness after leaving the Wildcats.

Wright announced this week that he was stepping away from full-time broadcasting.

He was appointed special assistant to the president at Villanova when he retired from coaching.

And Wright wants to spend more time on that role, as well as with family.

The former coach described it as a difficult decision in a statement.

It read, "After three amazing years with CBS Sports and TNT

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