Virginia will not retain interim basketball coach Ron Sanchez, who took over three weeks before the season began following Tony Bennett’s surprising retirement. UVA athletic director Carla Williams made the announcement Wednesday,

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.