Ross Hodge is the newly appointed head basketball coach for West Virginia University, with the official announcement expected soon, if not already made today, March 26, 2025.
Here's a summary of his profile as a basketball coach:
Current Position: Head Coach at North Texas (as of March 26, 2025, but will be departing for WVU).
Head Coaching Record:
North Texas (NCAA Division I): 46-23 (.667) over two seasons (2023-24 and 2024-25).
2023-24: 19-15 (10-8 in the American Athletic Conference), NIT Second Round.
2024-25: 27-8 (14-4 in the American Athletic Conference), currently in the NIT Final Four.
Junior College (Paris JC & Midland College): 146-24 (.859) over five seasons.
Led Paris JC to an 83-17 record and an NJCAA Division I Elite Eight appearance.
Led Midland College to a 63-7 record and an NJCAA Division I Runner-Up finish.
Coaching Background:
Known for his defensive acumen. His North Texas teams were among the nation's best in scoring defense.
2021-22 and 2022-23 (as associate head coach): North Texas had the nation's No. 1 scoring defense.
2023-24: North Texas held opponents to 63.8 points per game (12th nationally).
2024-25: North Texas holding opponents to 59.9 points per game (3rd nationally).
Was the associate head coach at North Texas for six seasons under Grant McCasland.
Has experience as an assistant coach at Colorado State, Southern Miss, and Texas A&M-Commerce.
Seven total years of head coaching experience, including his time at the junior college level.
Relationship with West Virginia:
Has a pre-existing relationship with West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker, who was previously the Athletic Director at North Texas. This familiarity is cited as a key factor in his hiring.
Current Season:
Currently leading North Texas in the NIT, with the team advancing to the semifinals. They will play on April 1st in Indianapolis.
Considerations and Potential Concerns:
Limited experience at the Division I head coaching level (only two seasons).
Has not won a regular season or conference tournament championship, nor appeared in the NCAA Tournament as a head coach at the Division I level.
Has a 0-10 record against NCAA Tournament teams and 0-2 record against AP Top 25 opponents during his tenure at North Texas.
Despite some concerns about his limited experience at the high-major level, Ross Hodge is seen as a coach with a strong defensive background and a winning pedigree at smaller programs. His familiarity with Wren Baker appears to have been a significant factor in his hiring at West Virginia.
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