Virginia Cavaliers begin Summer training under new coach Ryan Odom
Odom, who brings a fresh approach from his time at VCU and a rich history with Virginia, addressed the media today, outlining the team's key offseason priorities.
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'What I've tried to do over the years, and it has changed some, is to try to give them a lot,' said Odom. 'See what they can digest, and then when you get back in August, you really hone in on the details. We are not going to become a well-oiled machine on offense of the summer. What you give them an opportunity to do is make mistakes without fear.'
The team is focused on building chemistry and establishing a new identity with several new faces on the roster, and returning talent all try to blend in.
Odom says the coaching staff is still working to finalize the roster and find the right combinations on the court.
'It's been a lot of fun,' said graduate student guard Dallin Hall. 'It's been a lot of getting to know each other on and off the court. Learning how each other play and different styles, and then just taking the time off the court to have fun together. I think that is super important. We got guys coming from all over from different styles and different backgrounds, so we understand that the faster we can build team chemistry, the better it is going to be for our team.'
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As the summer continues, all eyes are on how quickly Odom's Cavaliers can gel and what identity will emerge under his leadership.
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