UVA WBB head coach ousted, several players reportedly enter transfer portal

The University of Virginia is once again searching for a new women’s basketball coach. Despite a historic season for the Cavs, former head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton was released from her contract—a year before its expiration—on April 4.

The firing of Agugua-Hamilton, also known as Coach Mox, marks a dour end to an exciting season for the Hoos, who made history as the first team to ever go from the First Four to the Sweet 16 in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Following her exit,  at least three players, including Charlottesville native Kymora Johnson, have reportedly entered the transfer portal.

While UVA Athletics’ official statement did not give a reason for Agugua-Hamilton’s firing, an April 5 USA TODAY report broke news of an internal investigation into staff abuse and mistreatment, supported by four sources who spoke on condition of anonymity. Neither UVA nor Agugua-Hamilton have commented on the situation.

Brighter days

Charlottesville City Schools and the City of Charlottesville entered a 25-year solar power purchase agreement with Madison Energy Infrastructure on April 3, marking a major investment in renewable energy by the city.

Under the terms of the PPA, MEI will install a solar system at Charlottesville High School. MEI will also own and operate the energy system, which is expected to offset roughly 59 percent of the high school’s annual electricity usage and save the district about $2.3 million over the span of the agreement.

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