History of Kyle Neptune in Timeline

Kyle Neptune is an American basketball coach. He is currently the head coach of the Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team, stepping into the role after Jay Wright's retirement. Neptune had previously served as an assistant coach at Villanova under Wright. Before returning to Villanova, he was the head coach at Fordham University, where he worked to rebuild their program. Neptune is known for his coaching acumen and ability to develop players.

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January 21, 1985: Kyle Neptune Born

On January 21, 1985, Kyle Neptune was born. He is an American basketball coach.

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2003: State Championship

In 2003, Kyle Neptune was a member of Brooklyn Friends School's State Championship team and recorded 1,650 points.

2004: NCAA Tournament

In 2004, Kyle Neptune was a member of the Mountain Hawks' NCAA tournament team while playing collegiate basketball at Lehigh.

2008: Video Coordinator at Villanova

In 2008, Kyle Neptune began his coaching career as a video coordinator under Jay Wright at Villanova.

2009: Final Four Appearance

In 2009, Kyle Neptune was on staff for the Wildcats' Final Four appearance.

2010: Joined Niagara

In 2010, Kyle Neptune joined Joe Mihalich's staff at Niagara.

2016: National Championship

In 2016, Kyle Neptune was an assistant coach when the Wildcats won a national championship.

2018: Second National Championship

In 2018, Kyle Neptune was an assistant coach when the Wildcats won a second national championship.

March 30, 2021: Named Head Coach at Fordham

On March 30, 2021, Kyle Neptune was named the head coach at Fordham, replacing Jeff Neubauer.

April 20, 2022: Named Head Coach at Villanova

On April 20, 2022, Kyle Neptune was announced as Villanova's new head coach, following Wright's retirement.

December 17, 2022: Won Share of Philadelphia Big 5 Title

On December 17, 2022, Kyle Neptune became the first Villanova men's basketball coach since Jack Kraft in 1962 to win a share of the Philadelphia Big 5 basketball title in his first year as coach of the program.