HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Tamisha Augustin is returning to her roots, as she was introduced as Hampton University’s new women’s basketball coach Wednesday.

Augustin, a native of Hampton, grew up in the area, playing at Bethel High School and then later coaching there before advancing to collegiate coaching jobs and being an assistant coach in the NBA G League.

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“Returning to my hometown to lead these ladies is a dream come true,” said Augustin, who becomes the Pirates’ 10th coach in program history. “I am honored and excited to have this opportunity to contribute to Hampton University athletics’ rich tradition and mentor these student-athletes.”

Augustin played collegiately at Alabama A&M, where she was a two-time all-SWAC player and served as a captain for four years. Besides the NBA G League, her coaching career has spanned nearly 20 years and includes stops as an assistant and recruiting coordinator at Arizona, Mississippi State, Florida, Minnesota and Virginia Commonwealth.

Most recently, Augustin was an assistant under Kelly Finley at Florida, where it advanced to the WNIT quarterfinals in 2023. In 2024, she was promoted to associate head coach of the Gators, as they went on to the SEC championship quarterfinals, earning a bid to the WBIT, falling to St. John’s.

Hampton Athletic Director Anthony Henderson Sr. said they were looking for a coach with ties to the community, had respect for the program, was highly organized and is a creative and innovative thinker.

“It was a thorough process and Tamisha checked every box that we were looking for,” Henderson said. I knew the character of the individual through previous relationships. Through her expansive career, we know Tamisha can develop all-conference student-athletes and recruit at a high level.”

Said Hampton president Darrell K. Williams: “Today we are striking another harmonious chord in alignment of goal six of our strategic plan, to sustain athletic excellence. I am very pleased to welcome Tamisha Augustin back to Hampton, Virginia and most importantly, to her new home by the sea.”