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.

PHILADELPHIA — Villanova fired Kyle Neptune after a three-year run where he succeeded Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright and failed to ever make the NCAA Tournament, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the firing was not yet announced.