History of Ryan Odom in Timeline

Ryan Odom is an American college basketball coach, currently the head coach for the VCU Rams. He previously held head coaching positions at Lenoir–Rhyne, UMBC, and Utah State. His career is marked by ascending through various coaching roles to leading Division I programs.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 11, 1974: Ryan Odom's Birth

On July 11, 1974, Ryan Odom was born. He is currently the head coach of the VCU Rams men's basketball team.

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1992: Graduation and Enrollment

In 1992, Ryan Odom graduated from Richard J. Reynolds High School and enrolled at Hampden–Sydney College.

1996: Graduation from Hampden-Sydney

In 1996, Ryan Odom graduated from Hampden–Sydney College with a degree in economics.

2008: Share of America East Regular Season Crown

In Ryan Odom's final year at UMBC, the Retrievers achieved a share of the America East regular season crown for the first time since 2008.

2010: Joins Charlotte Coaching Staff

In 2010, Ryan Odom joined the coaching staff of Charlotte, serving as an assistant coach.

January 6, 2015: Alan Major's Leave of Absence

On January 6, 2015, Charlotte head coach Alan Major took an indefinite leave of absence due to medical reasons.

March 15, 2015: End of Interim Head Coach Role

On March 15, 2015, Ryan Odom's time as the interim head coach for the Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team concluded after Alan Major went on medical leave.

March 16, 2015: Relieved of Coaching Duties

On March 16, 2015, Ryan Odom was relieved of his coaching duties at Charlotte after Alan Major's departure. His overall record as interim coach was 8-11.

2016: Head Coach at UMBC

In 2016, Ryan Odom became the head coach at UMBC.

2017: Second Place in America East

During the 2017-18 regular season, Ryan Odom led the Retrievers to finish in second place in the America East.

2017: UMBC's Postseason Win

In 2017, Ryan Odom orchestrated a significant improvement at UMBC, leading the team to 21 wins and a bid to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament, where they secured their first postseason win against Fairfield.

2018: NCAA Tournament Appearance

In 2018, Ryan Odom coached the Retrievers to the NCAA Tournament after winning the America East men's basketball tournament final against Vermont. This was their second-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.

2018: UMBC Upsets Virginia

In 2018, as head coach at UMBC, Odom led the team to an upset victory over no. 1 seed Virginia in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, marking the first time a no. 16 seed beat a no. 1 seed in tournament history.

2019: Another 20-win Season

In 2019, Ryan Odom led the Retrievers to another 20-win season and an appearance in the America East tournament final.

April 5, 2021: Head Coach at Utah State Announcement

On April 5, 2021, Ryan Odom was officially announced as the head coach at Utah State.

2021: Head Coach at Utah State

In 2021, Ryan Odom became the head coach at Utah State.

March 29, 2023: Named VCU Head Coach

On March 29, 2023, Ryan Odom was named the 13th men’s basketball coach for Virginia Commonwealth University.

2023: Son Receives Award

In 2023, Ryan Odom's son Connor, who played for him at Utah State and VCU, was one of the two recipients of the United States Basketball Writers Association's Perry Wallace Most Courageous Award for his advocacy on mental health issues.