Odom was raised on Virginia basketball. Now, he’s being tasked with raising the Cavaliers back among the national elite.

Ryan Odom was raised on Virginia basketball and referenced those roots when he was introduced as the Cavaliers' new coach.

Odom spent a good portion of his childhood in Charlottesville while his father, Dave ... always around the gym," said Larrañaga, whose son Jay became childhood friends with Odom.

Odom spent a good portion of his childhood in Charlottesville while his father, Dave ... around the gym,” said Larrañaga, whose son Jay became childhood friends with Odom.