Malcom Brogdon returns to UVA basketball as Strategic Advisor with unique perspective
UVA basketball brings in one of its most decorated alums as its Strategic Advisor.
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 30: Malcolm Brogdon #15 of the Washington Wizards warms up before the game against the New York Knicks on December 30, 2024 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Malcolm Brogdon is officially returning to the Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball program but this time, in a professional capacity.
On Tuesday, the Virginia Cavaliers announced that the Virginia alumnus would be returning to serve as Strategic Advisor, a newly created position. In the statement, head coach Ryan Odom said Brogdon will bring “a wealth of knowledge, leadership and expertise from his successful nine-year NBA career and All-American career at Virginia. ” Brogdon, who led Virginia to their first ACC Tournament Championship in 38 years , recently retired from the NBA after nine seasons.
After his historic college career, he immediately made a name for himself in the NBA as the 2017 Rookie of the Year. Welcome home Malcolm Brogdon 🙌 Read More 🔗 https://t. co/SEAOjyHtAE #GoHoos pic.
twitter. com/WJpQLtG1tj — Virginia Men's Basketball (@UVAMensHoops) March 31, 2026 Before the announcement (and seemingly before the job offer) Brogdon, on March 4, made an appearance on Carla Williams’ podcast , Inside Virginia Athletics with Carla Williams . The discussion focused on the current state of college sports, especially compared to Brogdon’s experience.