UVA women’s basketball hires Aaron Roussell as new head coach
Rousell led Richmond to three-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
DURHAM, NC - MARCH 18: Head coach Aaron Roussell of the Richmond Spiders talks with the media after the First Four Women's NCAA Tournament game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Richmond Spiders on March 18, 2026 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. (Photo by Nicholas Faulkner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Just days after parting ways with Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, the Virginia Cavaliers women’s basketball program announced the hiring of former Richmond Spiders head coach Aaron Roussell on Tuesday evening. The @CoachRous era begins 🔸🔹 📰 https://t.
co/WpMumNyDMm #GoHoos pic. twitter. com/XX0b0BD2NB — Virginia Women's Basketball (@UVAWomensHoops) April 7, 2026 Roussell, who arrives in Charlottesville after leading the Spiders to appearances in each of the last three NCAA Tournaments, has amassed a career record of 460-194 in stops at Division III Chicago (2004-12), Bucknell (2012-19), and Richmond (2019-26).
“My family and I are beyond excited to lead the UVA Women’s Basketball program into a bright and prosperous future,” Roussell said in Virginia’s official announcement. “We are well aware of the rich history and tradition of this program, and we look forward to putting the UVA program into the nation’s elite on a consistent basis. You heard @CoachRous !
Let's make some memories at JPJ ⚔️ #GoHoos pic. twitter. com/B2mD0CFT4i — Virginia Women's Basketball (@UVAWomensHoops) April 8, 2026 A proven winner, Roussell will have a lot to clean up in Charlottesville.