About three hours following Wednesday’s loss, Virginia announced that Sanchez will not be retained. UVA athletic director Carla Williams informed Sanchez of the decision at the team hotel,

Ron Sanchez is out as Virginia’s basketball coach. Sanchez, who took over for longtime head coach Tony Bennett after his surprise retirement in October, served as the Cavaliers’ interim head coach this season. Following their loss to Georgia Tech in the ACC tournament on Wednesday, the program opted to officially part with Sanchez.

Ron Sanchez, who served as the University of Virginia’s interim men’s basketball coach during the 2024-25 season, will not be retained as the program’s full-time coach, the University announced Wednesday.