Virginia settles with former coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton after dismissal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Virginia and former women's basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton have reached a settlement regarding her dismissal. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Agugua-Hamilton, who was fired on April 4 after leading the Cavaliers to the Sweet 16, expressed gratitude for her coaching career and the players she worked with. She emphasized the importance of making a positive impact on young people's lives. Agugua-Hamilton previously coached at Missouri State, achieving significant success during her tenure there.
- •Settlement terms between Virginia and Agugua-Hamilton remain private.
- •Agugua-Hamilton was dismissed one week after reaching the Sweet 16.
- •She posted a record of 70-58 in her time at Virginia.
- •Prior to Virginia, she led Missouri State to two NCAA Tournament appearances.
- •Agugua-Hamilton expressed pride in her coaching career and future opportunities.
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, former basketball coach, says she reached settlement with UVA
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Virginia and coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton reach a settlement after her sudden dismissal
"Former Virginia women's basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton — 'Coach Mox' — says she reached a settlement with UVA after being fired in April.
"Agugua-Hamilton was fired on April 4, a week after she led the Cavaliers to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2000.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 3:38 AMAmaka Agugua-Hamilton, former basketball coach, says she reached settlement with UVA
Former Virginia women's basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton — 'Coach Mox' — says she reached a settlement with UVA after being fired in April.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 11:15 PMVirginia and coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton reach a settlement after her sudden dismissal
Agugua-Hamilton was fired on April 4, a week after she led the Cavaliers to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2000.
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