Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Monday that Ryan Odom has been named the Aggies’ 20th head men’s basketball coach. In all, Odom is 126-81 (.609) in seven years as a head coach and has 24 years of collegiate coaching experience. “We are beyond excited to announce Ryan Odom as
REPORT: Ryan Odom to Utah State
According to a report by UtahStateAggies.com’s Brian Phillips, and now confirmed by HoopDirt.com, Utah State will hire UMBC’s Ryan Odom as their new head basketball coach. He will replace Craig Smith who became the head coach at Utah earlier this spring. The 2021 America East Coach of the Year, Odom has amassed a 97-59 (.622)
UMBC’s Odom tabbed as America East Coach of the Year
UMBC Head coach Ryan Odom was named as the America East Coach of the Year today. Quick facts: Chosen Coach of the Year for the first time. Just the second UMBC head coach to earn the honor joining Randy Monroe (2007-08). Helped the Retrievers earn a share of the America East regular-season title and the
HOT: Updated Wake Forest names and odds
The search at Wake Forest has been moving quickly with interviews taking place since early this week. Here is the updated list – today’s odds in GREEN, Saturday’s odds are in RED: Steve Forbes (2 to 1 / 25 to 1) – Head Coach East Tennessee. Has shot quickly to the top of this search.
REPORT: Ryan Odom to remain at UMBC
A report today from the Baltimore Sun confirms that Ryan Odom will remain at UMBC next season, and will not be heading to Virginia Tech. Earlier today, the Washington Post reported that Odom would be announced as the Hokies new head coach today. UMBC finished 21-13 (11-5 AE) record this past season, and lost to
Ryan Odom Agrees in Principle to Continue to Lead UMBC Men’s Basketball Program
UMBC officials and head men’s basketball coach Ryan Odom have agreed in principle to contract amendments that will keep the Retriever mentor as the leader of the program. UMBC made history under Coach Odom’s guidance as the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No 1 seed, with a decisive victory over Virginia on
Daily Dirt: WEEKEND EDITION -3/25/18
Busy weekend…here are some things that I’ve heard… I keep hearing UCLA assistant coach David Grace’s name mentioned at Fresno State. He has been on Steve Alford’s staff since 2013, and has also been an assistant at Oregon, San Francisco, and Sacramento State. Grace spent 20 years in the Air Force before beginning his collegiate
UMBC Basketball Staff Update
UMBC head men’s basketball coach Ryan Odom announced enhancements to his staff for the 2017-18 academic year. Coach Odom named Griff Aldrich the program’s director of recruiting and program development. In addition, Malcolm Brent and Jake Brudish will serve as graduate managers. Assistant coaches Nate Dixon, Eric Skeeters and Bryce Crawford all return for their
Ryan Odom Earns Joe B. Hall Award as Nation’s Top First-Year Head Coach
UMBC’s Ryan Odom is the recipient of the 2017 Joe B. Hall Award, which is presented annually to the top first-year coach in Division I. After finishing 7-25 last season, Odom led UMBC (21-13) to its first winning season since 2007-08, when the Retrievers went to the NCAA Tournament. The 21 wins are the second
Odom Announces Staff at Lenoir-Rhyne
Lenoir-Rhyne University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ryan Odom has announced his staff for the 2015-16 season. Nate Dixon has been named Associate Head Coach, Bryce Crawford takes over as Assistant Coach and Blake Simmons has been chosen as the team’s Graduate Assistant. “I’m extremely excited about our staff at Lenoir-Rhyne,” said Odom. “It’s a great
HOT: Ryan Odom Named Head Coach at Lenoir-Rhyne
Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Neill McGeachy has announced the hiring of Ryan Odom as its new head men’s basketball coach. Odom is the 17th head coach in school history. In May of 2014, Odom was elevated to Associate Head Coach at Charlotte. On January 6, 2015, Odom was named head coach for the