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UVA Names Arron Rousell New Women's Basketball Coach
Rousell joins the Cavaliers after leading Richmond to 3 NCAA Tournament berths.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:35pm
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The University of Virginia's new women's basketball coach Arron Rousell inherits a program poised to return to the NCAA Tournament under his leadership.University of Virginia TodayThe University of Virginia has hired Arron Rousell as its new women's basketball head coach, replacing former coach Mox who will not be returning next season. Rousell comes to UVA after spending the last seven seasons as the head coach at the University of Richmond, where he led the Spiders to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
Why it matters
UVA's women's basketball program has struggled in recent years, failing to make the NCAA Tournament since 2019. The hiring of Rousell, who has a proven track record of success at the mid-major level, is seen as a move to help revitalize the Cavaliers and return the program to national prominence.
The details
Arron Rousell, 42, has been named the seventh head coach in UVA women's basketball history. He spent the last seven seasons leading the University of Richmond Spiders, guiding them to three straight NCAA Tournament berths from 2023-2025. Prior to Richmond, Rousell was an assistant coach at several Power 5 programs, including NC State and Georgia Tech.
- Rousell was named the new UVA women's basketball head coach on April 7, 2026.
- He replaces former head coach Mox, who will not be returning to UVA next season.
The players
Arron Rousell
The new head coach of the University of Virginia women's basketball team, joining the Cavaliers after a successful seven-year stint leading the University of Richmond Spiders.
Mox
The former head coach of the University of Virginia women's basketball team, who will not be returning to the program next season.
What they’re saying
“We're thrilled to welcome Arron Rousell to UVA and are confident he is the right person to lead our women's basketball program back to national prominence.”
— Carla Williams, UVA Athletic Director
What’s next
Rousell will officially begin his duties as UVA's new women's basketball head coach on April 15, 2026, when the team begins its offseason training program.
The takeaway
The hiring of Arron Rousell represents a fresh start for the UVA women's basketball program, which has struggled in recent years. Rousell's track record of success at Richmond, including three straight NCAA Tournament appearances, has UVA fans hopeful that he can revive the Cavaliers and return them to the national stage.
