North Carolina women’s basketball coach Courtney Banghart signed a five-year contract extension this week, tying her to the program through the 2027-2028 season. The school announced the extension Thursday. Here’s what you need to know:
- In four seasons as the Tar Heels’ head coach, Banghart — who came to Chapel Hill by way of Princeton — has led the team to a 76-43 record and three NCAA Tournament appearances, including the Sweet 16 in 2022. This past season, although the Tar Heels bowed out of postseason play in the second round, Banghart also captured the program’s 50th NCAA Tournament victory.
- Barnhart’s will be paid a base salary of $350,000 for the 2023-24 season, per the new agreement, with a raise to $400,000 annually over the remainder of the extension.
- North Carolina is ranked No. 16 in The Athletic’s too-early top-25 for next season.
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Backstory
Banghart was initially hired in April 2019 to replace Hall of Famer Sylvia Hatchell, who resigned earlier the same month. Hatchell’s resignation came after an external investigation into the program found she had made “racially insensitive” comments to players, not to mention pushing them to play…
