Old Dominion legend Odell Hodge is the special assistant to the head coach, his former ODU teammate Mike Jones.

“It is always easy and exciting to welcome one of our own back home. But what Odell represents is truly unique and our players will benefit greatly. He has run an entire professional organization in Europe and helped some of Belgium’s best players develop. His infectious personality and ability to connect with anyone will make him an immediate superstar in our locker room and in the community,” said Jones.

Hodge finished his career as one of only four Virginia Division I collegians to score over 2,000 career points and haul in over 1,000 career rebounds. He was named CAA Player Of the Year and Tournament MVP in 1994 and 1997.

Finishing his career at ODU in 1997, Hodge recorded 2,117 points and 1,086 rebounds. He was named to the CAA’s All-Defensive squad in 1997 and ranks 14th all-time in CAA scoring, fourth in career blocked shots with 286, and fifth in CAA history in rebounds.