UMBC coach Odom nearly doubles salary with new deal

One historic victory during March Madness has allowed UMBC coach Ryan Odom to nearly double his base salary.

UMBC — which stands for University of Maryland-Baltimore County — recently announced a deal through the 2022-23 season for Odom, and he will make $425,000 annually in base salary, according to a public-records request made by the Baltimore Sun.

Odom was making $225,000 prior to the Retrievers becoming the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No. 1 in the NCAA Tournament with the stunning 74-54 rout of Virginia.

The victory made UMBC a national sensation and also represented a school-record 25th win.

Odom, 43, had five seasons remaining on a seven-year contract and the university reworked it to keep him aboard. He reportedly discussed a job opening with Middle Tennessee in the aftermath before reconfirming his commitment to UMBC.

According to the Baltimore Sun, Odom will also make additional income such as $75,000 annually for school alumni, fundraising and media appearances. He will receive $25,000 for an NCAA Tournament appearance, $22,000 for an NIT appearance and $20,500 for participation in a lower-tier postseason tournament.

Odom’s buyout also increased from $168,750 to $225,000.

Odom, the son of former Wake Forest coach Dave Odom, has a 46-24 record in two seasons at UMBC.

The Retreivers’ magical season ended with a second-round loss to Kansas State.

–Field Level Media