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Virginia Hires Richmond’s Aaron Roussell to Lead Women’s Basketball

The hire hands a proven mid-major coach a roster in flux following a Sweet 16 run.

Overview

  • The Cavaliers named Aaron Roussell head coach Tuesday, three days after firing Amaka Agugua-Hamilton.
  • The school did not give a reason for the dismissal, and USA TODAY reported an internal investigation into alleged staff mistreatment.
  • Star guard Kymora Johnson and starters Sa’Myah Smith and Gabby White have entered the transfer portal, creating immediate roster uncertainty.
  • Roussell steered Richmond to a 148-72 record with three straight NCAA Tournament bids and two Atlantic 10 titles, including this year’s lone mid-major at-large berth.
  • He becomes the first man to lead Virginia’s program, reflecting a wider shift of successful mid-major coaches to power-conference jobs this offseason.