Mar 27, 2024 · When the NIT quarterfinal matchup between Utah and Virginia Commonwealth was set, Runnin’ Utes coach Craig Smith received a text message. It was from his buddy Ryan Odom, who coaches the Rams.

Apr 7, 2021 · Odom was hired as Craig Smith’s successor on April 5. Utah State athletic director John Hartwell introduced Odom for his first press conference in Logan on April 7. During his opening remarks as USU’s coach, Odom said that he wants the Aggies to lead the Mountain West’s most efficient teams on offense and defense.

Jan 23, 2025 · The program has become a coaching springboard, with Craig Smith landing at Utah, Ryan Odom at Virginia Commonwealth and Danny Sprinkle at Washington. “I get asked quite often: ‘How are you going to keep Jerrod Calhoun?’” athletic director Diana Sabau said.

Apr 5, 2021 · Former University of Maryland-Baltimore County head coach Ryan Odom has been hired to replace Craig Smith, who took the head coaching job at the University of Utah after three seasons with the Aggies. Odom led UMBC to the only victory by a 16-seed in NCAA Tournament history, beating Virginia in 2018, 74-54.

Mar 13, 2023 · Head Coach Ryan Odom has picked up where Craig Smith left off in his two years in Logan, Utah. Even though I know most of you, if not all of you, have always hated Utah …

Nov 4, 2024 · After Craig Smith left to be the head coach at the University of Utah in 2021, Ryan Odom came to town as his replacement. After just two short seasons, Odom left for VCU and Danny Sprinkle was brought in.

Jan 12, 2022 · Raising his arms and sliding his feet from the sideline, passionately yelling at his team in huddles and bear-hugging fans post-game, Craig Smith set a new standard for what it meant to be the head basketball coach at Utah State.

Apr 5, 2021 · Odom has been hired as the new baksetball coach at Utah State, replacing Craig Smith. The Utah State men’s basketball team has found its next coach. The Aggies hired Ryan Odom, who coaches the...

Dec 2, 2021 · Under Smith, the Aggies won 25 games in back-to-back seasons and then 20 games in a COVID shortened season a year ago. In each of those three seasons, USU qualified for the NCAA Tournament. Would...

Robert Ryan Odom (born July 11, 1974) [1] is an American men's college basketball coach who is currently the head coach of the VCU Rams men's basketball team. He was previously the head coach of the Lenoir–Rhyne Bears, the UMBC Retrievers, [2] and the Utah State Aggies.