Hodge was most known for his potent scoring ability since his high school days at Laurel Park High School in Martinsville, Virginia.[3] He is in the state of Virginia's Top 25 single season scoring leaders of all-time because of his 786-point season during 1991–92.[3] He is currently second all-time in Virginia high school career points (2,530).[4] At the time of his graduation, he was 1st alltime.
Old Dominion Universityedit
Odell Hodge established himself as one of the greatest men's basketball players in Old Dominion University history. He began his career by earning the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Rookie of the Year in 1993.[2] While playing for the Monarchs, Hodge compiled over 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.[2] His 2,117 points and 1,086 rebounds make him only one of four Division I men's basketball players in Virginia history to reach the 2000/1000 club (the others are Ralph Sampson, Kenny Sanders, and Jeff Cohen). In 1994 and 1997, Hodge's sophomore and redshirt senior seasons, he was named both the CAA Player of the Year and CAA Tournament MVP.[2] He was named to the CAA's All-Defensive squad in 1997 and ranks in the CAA's top ten all-time in scoring, second to David Robinson in career blocked shots (286), and in the top five of all-time CAA rebounding.[2] Hodge graduated in 1997 and received his degree in recreation and leisure studies.[2] Because of Hodge's success as a basketball player at Old Dominion University, his #33 jersey was retired up in the banners of the TED Constant Convocation Center on February 12, 2010 and he was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame.[5]
Hodge returned to Old Dominion to become a special assistant to head coach Mike Jones in March 2024.[6] The two played together for the Monarchs for three seasons.
Belgian First Divisionedit
Hodge did not go on to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA) despite his collegiate success. He instead moved to Brussels to compete in the Belgian First Division level of professional basketball.[1] Between 1999 and 2008, Hodge played for three different Belgian teams. His best statistical season occurred in 1999–2000 while playing for Royal Go Pass Pepinster. He averaged 15.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game in 23 games played.[1] Odell Hodge also competed in the 2000–2001 Korac Cup as a member of the Telindus Mons Hainaut for four games totaling 12 points. Though he did have moderate success throughout the other years, Hodge was never named to any all-star teams. Hodge stills lives in Belgium where he still resides with his wife, Sofie Ceyssens, and his two children Matthew and Jayden.
^ abc. Doudiz Basket. Archived from the original on February 16, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ abcdef. Old Dominion University athletic department. Archived from the original on April 22, 2009. Retrieved March 20, 2009.
^ abBurke, Lynn (April 24, 2007). "Boys season scoring / VHSL only". hrvarsity.com. Retrieved March 20, 2009.
^"Carey, Drifters to play for title". Richmond Times-Dispatch. March 13, 2009. Retrieved March 20, 2009.
^. Old Dominion University athletic department. Archived from the original on August 5, 2006. Retrieved March 20, 2009.
^Parsons, Brian. "Former ODU great Odell Hodge joins Monarchs coaching staff". Wavy.com. WAVY-TV. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
January 01, 1970
odell, hodge, born, march, 1973, american, former, basketball, player, dominion, university, later, professional, teams, belgium, personal, informationborn, 1973, march, 1973, nationalityamerican, belgianlisted, height6, listed, weight255, career, informationh. Odell Hodge born March 26 1973 is an American former basketball player for Old Dominion University and later professional teams in Belgium 1 2 Odell HodgePersonal informationBorn 1973 03 26 March 26 1973 age 51 NationalityAmerican BelgianListed height6 ft 9 in 2 06 m Listed weight255 lb 116 kg Career informationHigh schoolLaurel Park Martinsville Virginia CollegeOld Dominion 1992 1997 NBA draft1997 undraftedPlaying career1997 2013PositionPower forward centerNumber15 33Career historyAs player 1997 1998Fenerbahce Istanbul1999 2000Royal Go Pass Pepinster2000 2001Telindus Mons Hainaut2005 2011Euphony Bree2011 2013HouthalenAs coach 2013 2017Hasselt BTCareer highlights and awardsHonorable mention All American AP 1997 2 CAA Player of the Year 1994 1997 3 First team All CAA 1994 1996 1997 Second team All CAA 1993 CAA All Defensive Team 1997 2 CAA tournament MVP 1994 1997 CAA Rookie of the Year 1993 CAA All Rookie Team 1993 No 33 retired by Old Dominion Monarchs Contents 1 High school 2 Old Dominion University 3 Belgian First Division 4 See also 5 ReferencesHigh school editHodge was most known for his potent scoring ability since his high school days at Laurel Park High School in Martinsville Virginia 3 He is in the state of Virginia s Top 25 single season scoring leaders of all time because of his 786 point season during 1991 92 3 He is currently second all time in Virginia high school career points 2 530 4 At the time of his graduation he was 1st alltime Old Dominion University editOdell Hodge established himself as one of the greatest men s basketball players in Old Dominion University history He began his career by earning the Colonial Athletic Association CAA Rookie of the Year in 1993 2 While playing for the Monarchs Hodge compiled over 2 000 points and 1 000 rebounds 2 His 2 117 points and 1 086 rebounds make him only one of four Division I men s basketball players in Virginia history to reach the 2000 1000 club the others are Ralph Sampson Kenny Sanders and Jeff Cohen In 1994 and 1997 Hodge s sophomore and redshirt senior seasons he was named both the CAA Player of the Year and CAA Tournament MVP 2 He was named to the CAA s All Defensive squad in 1997 and ranks in the CAA s top ten all time in scoring second to David Robinson in career blocked shots 286 and in the top five of all time CAA rebounding 2 Hodge graduated in 1997 and received his degree in recreation and leisure studies 2 Because of Hodge s success as a basketball player at Old Dominion University his 33 jersey was retired up in the banners of the TED Constant Convocation Center on February 12 2010 and he was inducted into the school s athletic hall of fame 5 Hodge returned to Old Dominion to become a special assistant to head coach Mike Jones in March 2024 6 The two played together for the Monarchs for three seasons Belgian First Division editHodge did not go on to play in the National Basketball Association NBA despite his collegiate success He instead moved to Brussels to compete in the Belgian First Division level of professional basketball 1 Between 1999 and 2008 Hodge played for three different Belgian teams His best statistical season occurred in 1999 2000 while playing for Royal Go Pass Pepinster He averaged 15 3 points and 8 2 rebounds per game in 23 games played 1 Odell Hodge also competed in the 2000 2001 Korac Cup as a member of the Telindus Mons Hainaut for four games totaling 12 points Though he did have moderate success throughout the other years Hodge was never named to any all star teams Hodge stills lives in Belgium where he still resides with his wife Sofie Ceyssens and his two children Matthew and Jayden See also editList of NCAA Division I men s basketball players with 2000 points and 1000 reboundsReferences edit a b c Odell Hodge Player Profile Doudiz Basket Archived from the original on February 16 2012 Retrieved March 20 2009 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint unfit URL link a b c d e f Player Bio Odell Hodge Old Dominion University athletic department Archived from the original on April 22 2009 Retrieved March 20 2009 a b Burke Lynn April 24 2007 Boys season scoring VHSL only hrvarsity com Retrieved March 20 2009 Carey Drifters to play for title Richmond Times Dispatch March 13 2009 Retrieved March 20 2009 Old Dominion University Hall of Fame Members Old Dominion University athletic department Archived from the original on August 5 2006 Retrieved March 20 2009 Parsons Brian Former ODU great Odell Hodge joins Monarchs coaching staff Wavy com WAVY TV Retrieved March 20 2024 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Odell Hodge amp oldid 1214637922, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
