Phil Martelli Jr. Named New Head Coach of VCU Men's Basketball

Martelli Jr., fresh off an NCAA Tournament run with Bryant, succeeds Ryan Odom and brings a family legacy back to the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Virginia Commonwealth University officially announced Phil Martelli Jr. as its new men's basketball head coach on March 26, 2025.
Martelli Jr. replaces Ryan Odom, who departed for the head coaching position at Virginia after leading VCU to the NCAA Tournament and an Atlantic 10 title this season.
Martelli Jr. led Bryant University to the NCAA Tournament this year, securing the America East Conference championship with a 14-2 conference record.
The hire marks Martelli Jr.'s return to the Atlantic 10, where his father, Phil Martelli Sr., is a legendary figure with the second-most wins in conference history.
Speculation continues about Phil Martelli Sr. potentially joining his son's coaching staff at VCU, though no official confirmation has been made.