Experience
2018 – Present: Head Coach, University of Richmond
2012 – 2018: Head Coach, Bucknell University
2004 – 2012: Head Coach, University of Chicago
2002 – 2004: Graduate Assistant Coach, Minnesota State University-Mankato
2001 – 2002: Assistant Coach, Breck High School (MN) (b)
Education
2004: Minnesota State University-Mankato, Masters, Sports Administration
2001: University of Iowa, Bachelors, Journalism/Mass Communications & Political Science
Personal
Hometown: Plymouth, MN
Family: Molly (Wife) & Kelsey, Kendall, Riley (Children)
Career Highlights
Career Division I Record
216-123 (.637)
Career Record
377-173 (.686)
20+ Win Seasons (8)
2022-23, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2015-16, 2011-12, 2010-11, 2007-08
Winning Seasons (17)
2022-23, 2021-22, 2020-21, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05
Power Five Wins (1)
ACC
Conference Coach of the Year (5)
2016-17, 2015-16 Patriot League & 2011-12, 2010-11, 2007-08 UAA
Conference Regular Season Championships (6)
2018-19, 2016-17, 2015-16 Patriot League & 2011-12, 2010-11, 2007-08 UAA
Conference Tournament Championships (5)
2018-19, 2016-17 Patriot League & 2011-12, 2010-11, 2007-08 UAA
NCAA Tournament Berths (6)
2018-19, 2016-17, 2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2007-08
Other Post-Season Berths (4)
2022-23, 2017-18, 2015-16 WNIT & 2013-14 WBI
Has led Richmond to three-consecutive winning seasons for the first time in 10 seasons – rebuilt a program that had not had a winning season in the four seasons prior to his arrival
In 2022-23, has led Richmond to the most single-season (21) wins in 11 seasons and first WNIT berth in eight seasons
In 2020-21, led Richmond to the program’s first winning season (13-9) in six seasons and most Atlantic 10 wins (t-9) in 16 seasons
2016-17 and 2015-16 Patriot League Coach of the Year
From 2012 to 2018, led Bucknell to a 151-72 (.677) overall and 90-32 (.738) Patriot League record – rebuilt a program that had not won more than 11 games in each of the three seasons prior to his arrival (23-63 (.267) overall and 13-27 (.325) Patriot League record during span)
Over his final four seasons (2015 to 2019), led Bucknell to a 102-30 (.773) overall and 64-8 (.889) Patriot League record, three Patriot League Regular Season Championships, two Patriot League Tournament Championships, and four post-season berths (two NCAA Tournaments)
Guided Bucknell to both the most single-season (28) and Patriot League (17) wins in program history, as well as the first post-season win (WNIT) in program and Patriot League history
Bucknell’s scoring offense finished ranked 1st in the Patriot League in 2018-19 and 2016-17
As a Division I Head Coach, has recruited and coached 30 all-conference team selections, as well as one Player of the Year and four Rookies of the Year
2011-12 and 2010-11 WBCA Regional Coach of the Year
The all-time winningest coach in Chicago program history with a 161-50 (.763) record – rebuilt a program that had not won more than 11 games in each of the three seasons prior to his arrival
From 2004 to 2012, led Chicago to three UAA Regular Season Championships, three UAA Tournament Championships, and four NCAA Tournament berths (one Elite 8 & two Sweet 16 appearances)
News & Media
2/7/23 – Aaron Roussell, Richmond WBB (Nothing but Net with Debbie Antonelli)
10/10/19 – Mic’d Up with Head Coach Aaron Roussell (Richmond Women’s Basketball)
4/11/19 – Aaron Roussell’s University of Richmond Press Conference
Head Coach Record
Season | School | Overall | Conference | Championships | Post-Season |
2004-05 | Chicago (DIII) | 16-9 | 9-5 | ||
2005-06 | Chicago (DIII) | 17-8 | 6-8 | ||
2006-07 | Chicago (DIII) | 18-7 | 7-7 | ||
2007-08 | Chicago (DIII) | 22-6 | 11-3 | UAA RS & T | NCAA (Sweet 16) |
2008-09 | Chicago (DIII) | 17-8 | 8-6 | ||
2009-10 | Chicago (DIII) | 19-7 | 11-3 | NCAA (1st Round) | |
2010-11 | Chicago (DIII) | 25-4 | 14-0 | UAA RS & T | NCAA (Elite 8) |
2011-12 | Chicago (DIII) | 27-1 | 14-0 | UAA RS & T | NCAA (Sweet 16) |
2012-13 | Bucknell | 15-16 | 5-9 | ||
2013-14 | Bucknell | 16-14 | 11-7 | WBI (1st Round) | |
2014-15 | Bucknell | 18-12 | 10-8 | ||
2015-16 | Bucknell | 25-8 | 17-1 | Patriot League RS | WNIT (2nd Round) |
2016-17 | Bucknell | 27-6 | 16-2 | Patriot League RS & T | NCAA (1st Round) |
2017-18 | Bucknell | 22-10 | 15-3 | WNIT (1st Round) | |
2018-19 | Bucknell | 28-6 | 16-2 | Patriot League RS & T | NCAA (1st Round) |
2019-20 | Richmond | 15-17 | 7-9 | ||
2020-21 | Richmond | 13-9 | 9-7 | ||
2021-22 | Richmond | 16-14 | 7-9 | ||
2022-23 | Richmond | 21-11 | 8-6 | WNIT (2nd Round) | |
2023-24 | Richmond | ||||
Career | 377-173 (.686) | 201-95 (.679) |