Virginia Cavaliers Ryan Odom
Ryan Odom and Virginia officially open the season on Nov. 3. ~ Photo courtesy Virginia Athletics Media Relations

When the Virginia basketball team officially begins its season in early November, it will mark the first games of a new era. After the preseason retirement of Tony Bennett and an interim year with Ron Sanchez last season, the Hoos hired Ryan Odom to take the helm and his first season is now in sight.