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Ryan Odom’s recent contract extension makes him the second ACC coach to receive a summer deal, highlighting Virginia’s commitment to continuity while the conference sees other high‑profile moves.
Gardner-Webb announced the hiring of Brett Carey, a coach whose career spans multiple mid-major programs and includes developing All-Conference talent, as the new associate head coach for its men's basketball team.
Under new head coach Ryan Odom, the University of Virginia is pivoting from Tony Bennett’s deliberate system to a faster, more versatile style, bolstered by a roster that mixes proven returnees, impactful transfers and promising freshmen.
UMass and Wake Forest will meet again in the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, a game that resurrects memories of a 1995 clash between two future NBA stars and marks a return to the region for both programs after disappointing recent seasons.