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Ryan Odom Set to Become Virginia Men's Basketball Head Coach

The University of Virginia is finalizing a deal to hire Ryan Odom, former VCU coach, with an official announcement expected soon.

Mar 20, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; VCU Rams head coach Ryan Odom reacts during the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images/File Photo
Virginia Commonwealth head coach Ryan Odom in action during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Atlantic 10 tournament against George Mason, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Overview

  • Ryan Odom, who recently led VCU to an NCAA Tournament appearance, is expected to be announced as Virginia's new head coach in the coming days.
  • Odom has a history of success, including leading UMBC to a historic upset over Virginia in the 2018 NCAA Tournament and guiding multiple programs to NCAA Tournament bids.
  • The hiring follows Tony Bennett's sudden retirement in October 2024, after a highly successful tenure that included a 2019 national championship.
  • Virginia's 2024-25 season, led by interim coach Ron Sanchez, ended with a 15-17 record, prompting the search for a permanent head coach.
  • Odom has deep ties to Charlottesville, having grown up there while his father, Dave Odom, was an assistant coach at UVA in the 1980s.