Chelsea Banbury has been appointed as the 14th head coach of VCU Women鈥檚 Basketball, succeeding her successful tenure at High Point, where she led the team to notable achievements over seven seasons. Under her leadership, High Point compiled a 140-79 record, secured four Big South Regular Season titles, and made three NCAA Tournament appearances. VCU Athletics expressed enthusiasm about Banbury鈥檚 ability to elevate the program to new heights. Banbury is eager to embrace this opportunity within a competitive Atlantic 10 conference.

By the Numbers
  • 140-79: Banbury's overall record at High Point.
  • 3: NCAA Tournament appearances during her tenure at High Point.
  • 27-6: High Point鈥檚 record in the last season.
  • 20+: Wins in four of her seven seasons as a head coach.
State of Play
  • Banbury led High Point to three consecutive Big South titles and back-to-back NCAA berths.
  • High Point ranked 1st in the Big South for assists, field goal percentage, blocks, and scoring margin in her final season.
What's Next

Banbury is poised to bring her successful coaching strategies to VCU, with anticipation for strengthening the program鈥檚 competitiveness in the Atlantic 10. Moving forward, her focus will likely be on recruiting and player development to enhance VCU's performance in upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

With a proven record of success and a vision for growth, Chelsea Banbury's appointment could mark a transformative era for VCU Women鈥檚 Basketball, emphasizing both on-court achievement and the holistic development of student-athletes.