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Phil Martelli Jr. Joins VCU as New Basketball Coach

3/26/2025

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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has welcomed Phil Martelli Jr. as its new men's basketball head coach, following his impressive 43-25 record at Bryant and a trip to the NCAA tournament. Stepping in for Ryan Odom, who moved to the University of Virginia, Martelli is determined to enhance VCU's storied basketball legacy.

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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has welcomed Phil Martelli Jr. as its new men's basketball head coach, following his impressive 43-25 record at Bryant and a trip to the NCAA tournament. Stepping in for Ryan Odom, who moved to the University of Virginia, Martelli is determined to enhance VCU's storied basketball legacy.