Ryan Odom is looking to pick up the pieces at Virginia after long-time head coach Tony Bennett retired.
Bennett had been the head coach at Virginia since 2009 and he did one heck of a job for the Cavaliers, boasting a 364-136 overall record in Charlottesville and he won it all in 2018-19.
Bennett’s retirement was a blow to UVA, especially because it came just 18 days before the start of the 2024-25 season. Associate head coach Ron Sanchez became the interim head coach for 2024-25, but it was a rough season. The Cavs went 16-17 and missed postseason play.
The hiring of Odom marked a huge moment of regained hope for Virginia, and he’s now added to that in a big way on the international recruiting trail.
Johann Grunloh, a top international prospect, committed to the Cavaliers on Monday.
