# @collegesportsco on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=ESrMcBqCwlc
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-31T20:00:05.000+00:00
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## Caption

Virginia basketball head coach Ryan Odom joins Vince Wolfram for an exclusive episode of That’s A W to break down what’s next for the Cavaliers after a 30-win first season in Charlottesville.

Odom discusses Virginia’s remarkable roster retention, Thijs De Ridder’s continued development, Chance Mallory taking over as “PG1,” Sam Lewis’ offseason growth and the newcomers joining a veteran UVA core. He also explains why the Cavaliers are embracing a challenging 2026-27 schedule as they prepare to chase championships in the ACC and NCAA Tournament.

The conversation goes beyond this year’s roster. Odom reflects on his journey from growing up around Virginia basketball to becoming the Cavaliers’ head coach, his early years at Lenoir-Rhyne, the historic UMBC upset of Virginia, his relationship with Tony Bennett’s legacy and what signing a long-term extension at UVA means to him.
Plus, Odom reveals what he considers the biggest “W” of his coaching career — and why the relationships built along the way mean more than any trophy.

Chapters:

00:00 — Ryan Odom Joins That’s A W
01:08 — Why Virginia’s Core Chose to Run It Back
02:43 — Recruiting & Retention in the Portal Era
03:56 — What’s Next for Thijs De Ridder?
05:04 — Chance Mallory Is Virginia’s “PG1”
06:58 — Sam Lewis’ Offseason Transformation
08:08 — The Advantage of Bringing Everyone Back
09:17 — What Virginia Learned From a 30-Win Season
10:26 — Breaking Down UVA’s Newcomers11:27 — What Makes Virginia Different in Recruiting?
13:43 — The Culture Ryan Odom Is Building
14:33 — Why Virginia Built Such a Tough Schedule
16:17 — The Goal: “Win the Whole Thing”
16:22 — Ryan Odom the Basketball Player
17:35 — Odom’s First Head Coaching Opportunity
20:16 — Finding His Identity as a Head Coach
21:44 — Ryan Odom Addresses UMBC vs. Virginia
23:08 — From UVA Ball Boy to Virginia Head Coach
25:08 — What His Extension Through 2032 Means
26:11 — The Biggest “W” of Ryan Odom’s Career
27:53 — The Books Shaping Virginia’s Team Culture
29:10 — Final Thoughts

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