Ryan Odom Named Head Coach for UVA Basketball

Ryan Odom has been named the new head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team, succeeding interim coach Ron Sanchez following the retirement of Tony Bennett. Odom, who previously led VCU and gained notoriety for coaching UMBC to an historic upset over Virginia in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, brings a strong track record with a 222-127 overall coaching record. His recent success at VCU, where he achieved a 52-21 record and led the Rams to the NCAA Tournament, has generated excitement among Cavaliers fans about the team's future. Odom aims to rejuvenate a Virginia squad that finished 15-17 last season and missed the postseason. The announcement is expected to be officially made soon, marking a new era for the program. Odom's experience in quickly transforming teams could be crucial as he works to rebuild the Cavaliers.