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VCU turns to Bryant's Phil Martelli Jr. to take over as men's basketball coach

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Bryant head coach Phil Martelli, Jr. reacts in the first half against Michigan State in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

(ASSOCIATED PRESS)

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — VCU has hired Bryant's Phil Martelli Jr. as its new men's basketball coach.

The Rams announced the hiring Wednesday, coming less than a week after Ryan Odom left to take over at Virginia. VCU reached the NCAA Tournament but lost in the first round to BYU last week.