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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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