Overview
- Virginia announced Aaron Roussell as head coach Tuesday, completing its search three days after firing Amaka Agugua-Hamilton.
- The university gave no reason for the dismissal, as USA TODAY reported an internal investigation and allegations of staff mistreatment.
- Roster fallout has been swift, with stars Kymora Johnson and Sa’Myah Smith plus guards Gabby White and Breona Hurd entering the transfer portal.
- Roussell led Richmond to a 148-72 record over seven seasons with three straight NCAA Tournament bids and earlier won league titles at Bucknell and the University of Chicago.
- He is the program’s fifth head coach and first man to hold the job, taking over as donor-backed investment lifts expectations after Virginia’s first Sweet 16 since 2000.