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UVA's Aaron Roussell speaks to Roanoke Valley Sports Club members

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:54 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

UVA's Aaron Roussell speaks to Roanoke Valley Sports Club members

Summary

Aaron Roussell, the new head coach of UVA's women’s basketball team, spoke Monday night at the Roanoke Valley Sports Club in Salem, Virginia. Roussell, who took over the position after leading the University of Richmond for seven seasons, highlighted his appreciation for the region’s sports culture. He boasts a career record of 460-194 over 22 seasons and intends to build upon his success at UVA. His engagement with the local community marks a key step in his new role with the Cavaliers.

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Key Details

•Roussell was appointed as UVA's head coach in April 2026.
•He previously led Richmond to an Atlantic-10 tournament title.
•This is Roussell's fourth head coaching position in collegiate basketball.
•He compiled a record of 148-72 at Richmond.
•The event took place at the Salem Civic Center.

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3:54 AMYahoo Sports — UVA Women’s Basketball Head Coach Aaron Roussell speaks at Roanoke Valley Sports Club

What they're saying

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SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — The Virginia Cavaliers women’s basketball program was in the spotlight Monday night at the Salem Civic Center for the monthly Roanoke Valley Sports Club meeting. UVA’s new head women’s basketball coach in Aaron Roussell was in the house as he spoke to club members in Salem. Coach Roussell was named Cavaliers […]
— Yahoo Sports

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