Ex-Syracuse Coach Adrian Autry Joins Virginia Staff

Autry previously worked with Virginia head coach Ryan Odom at Virginia Tech.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:49pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game or match, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy blue, burnt orange, and forest green, conveying the strategic complexity of the sport.The hiring of former Syracuse coach Adrian Autry brings a new strategic perspective to the Virginia basketball program.Charlottesville Today

Former Syracuse head basketball coach Adrian Autry has joined Ryan Odom's coaching staff at the University of Virginia. Autry and Odom previously worked together on Seth Greenberg's staff at Virginia Tech from 2008-2010.

Why it matters

This move brings an experienced coach with a strong background in player development to the Virginia program, which is coming off a successful 30-6 season under Odom's leadership. Autry's addition could help the Cavaliers continue their pursuit of excellence in the highly competitive ACC conference.

The details

Autry, 54, was fired by Syracuse, his alma mater, on March 11, three years after he replaced Jim Boeheim. The Orange finished 49-48 with no NCAA Tournament appearances under Autry's leadership from 2023-26. Now he joins the Virginia staff, where he will work alongside head coach Ryan Odom.

  • Autry was fired by Syracuse on March 11, 2026.
  • Autry has joined the Virginia staff as of April 2, 2026.

The players

Adrian Autry

A former head coach at Syracuse University who has now joined the coaching staff at the University of Virginia.

Ryan Odom

The head coach of the University of Virginia men's basketball team, who previously worked with Autry at Virginia Tech.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to add Adrian Autry to our coaching staff at Virginia. His integrity, extensive experience, commitment to player development and knowledge of the game make him an invaluable addition to our program. I am confident he will help us continue our pursuit of excellence at Virginia. We look forward to welcoming Adrian, his wife, Andrea, and their family to Charlottesville.”

— Ryan Odom, Head Coach, University of Virginia

“I'm excited and grateful for the opportunity to join Coach Odom and the Virginia men's basketball program. This is a new chapter for me, and I am ready to get to work.”

— Adrian Autry

What’s next

Autry will begin his new role with the Virginia basketball program immediately, as the team prepares for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

This coaching move brings a veteran presence to the Virginia staff, with Autry's experience and expertise in player development potentially helping the Cavaliers build on their recent success and compete at a high level in the ACC.