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Virginia Fires Women's Basketball Coach After Sweet 16 Success

4/5/2026

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Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, Virginia Cavaliers women's basketball coach, was fired after the team's Sweet 16 run.
She led Virginia to its first Sweet 16 since 2000 and finished with a 70-58 record.
Allegations of staff mistreatment and an internal investigation reportedly influenced the decision.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley expressed surprise at the firing.
Virginia will begin a national search for a new coach as players enter the transfer portal.

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Story summary

Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, Virginia Cavaliers women's basketball coach, was fired after the team's Sweet 16 run.
She led Virginia to its first Sweet 16 since 2000 and finished with a 70-58 record.
Allegations of staff mistreatment and an internal investigation reportedly influenced the decision.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley expressed surprise at the firing.
Virginia will begin a national search for a new coach as players enter the transfer portal.