Virginia Basketball’s Historic Rise | College Basketball News

Virginia Basketball is soaring under Coach Ryan Odom, who’s locked in through 2032 after leading the team to a 30-6 record, a second-place ACC finish, and a conference championship game appearance — a 15-game leap from the prior season. Odom’s proven track record, including over 200 wins and nine winning seasons, pairs with a roster that’s both familiar and fresh: All-ACC first-teamer Thijs De Ridder returns as the leader, alongside returning guards Sam Lewis and Chance Mallory, and seven-footer Johann Grunloh, one of the ACC’s most disruptive bigs. Odom’s also added eight new pieces via the transfer portal, including Jurian Dixon and Christian Harmon, plus international talent and high school recruit Favour Ibe. With a tough schedule featuring Arkansas, Maryland, Kentucky, Duke, and Virginia Tech, Virginia is poised to be a major contender this season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5eacef828415f86