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07/27 13:11 CDT Virginia and coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton reach a settlement
after her sudden dismissal
Virginia and coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton reach a settlement after her sudden
dismissal
By DOUG FEINBERG
AP Basketball Writer
Virginia and former basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton have reached a
settlement on her dismissal.
Terms of the settlement were not made public.
"The recent resolution of this matter allows everyone to move forward, and I
welcome that opportunity," Agugua-Hamilton said in a statement provided to The
Associated Press on Monday. "I am proud of my career, grateful to every player
and coach whose path has crossed mine, and excited for what is to come next. My
passion for coaching has always been less about wins and losses and more about
making a positive difference in the lives of young people. That passion remains
as strong as ever."
Agugua-Hamilton was fired on April 4, a week after she led the Cavaliers to the
Sweet 16 for the first time since 2000. She went 70-58, including a 29-42 mark
in ACC play. Virginia became the first double-digit seed to reach the regional
semifinals since 2022 and pulled off the upset of the tournament, knocking off
No. 2 seed Iowa on the road in double overtime in the second round.
They became the first First Four team to advance that far before falling to TCU.
"It was a privilege to coach the remarkable young women who wore the Virginia
jersey," Agugua-Hamilton said. "Thank you for your commitment, your resilience,
and allowing me to be a part of your journey. The relationships we built and
the memories we created will always hold a special place in my heart."
The school declined to comment on the matter.
Before coaching at Virginia, Agugua-Hamilton led Missouri State to a 74-15
record from 2020-22, which featured two NCAA Tournament appearances.
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