Odom Says He'll Retire After Season

By: WSPA Staff | News Channel 7
Published: January 18, 2008

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina coach Dave Odom says he'll retire at the end of the season. The 65-year-old Odom told reporters in Columbia this morning he's at the back of his career and his life.

Odom coached the Gamecocks to the NCAA tournament in 2004 and back-to-back NIT titles the following two years. He was not able to bring South Carolina the same success he had in 12 seasons at Wake Forest. Odom received a two-year contract extension last year that tied him to South Carolina through the 2010 season.

He's come under increased criticism from fans for the team's inconsistent play. The Gamecocks are 9-8 overall and 1-2 in the Southeastern Conference.

Odom has had four 20-win seasons with South Carolina, the last in 2005-06.

His record at South Carolina is 123 wins and 94 losses.

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