Chelsea Banbury’s contract expanded as HPU woman’s basketball trainer

High Point University’s Women’s Basketball Main coach Chelsea Banbury has received a contract extension advertised by President Dr. Nido R. Qbein and Athletic Director Dan Hauser. Since Banbury took the helm in 2019, she has led Panthers to significant results, including their first NCAA tournament performance in 2021 and three titles this season. With her strong leadership, Panthers ended the recent season with an impressive 18-11 record that went on as No. 1 seed in the Big South championship. Banbury expressed gratitude for the support of university management and her enthusiasm for the future of the program.

By the numbers

• Banbury secured its 100th career victory on January 8 and became the fastest coach in HPU’s division in history to reach this milestone.
• In the 2024-2025 season, Panthers ended 18-11 overall and 13-3 at the Big South Conference.

State of Play

• Banbury is in its sixth season after squeezing its third big southern seasonal championship in five years.
• Panthers is preparing for the Big South Championship tournament as No. 1 seed after completing a strong season.

What is the next

Panthers seems to be building on their successful season in the Big South Championship and making a deeper NCAA tournament run. Continued recognition for the player’s performance in choosing all conferences suggests a bright future for the program.

The bottom line

Banbury’s contract extension denotes High Point University’s obligation to maintain a competitive woman’s basketball program after achieving remarkable milestones and establishing a solid foundation for future success.