Chanda Rigby, the winningest head coach in Troy women’s basketball history, has been officially named to the Pensacola State Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, according to announcements from Pensacola State College. Rigby will be inducted alongside Joseph “J.J.” Cannon, Bill Hamilton, and Jody Skelton during a formal ceremony scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio on the Pensacola campus.
Pensacola State Legacy and 2010-11 Championship Run
During her seven-year tenure leading the Pensacola State women’s basketball program from 2005 to 2012, Rigby compiled a 142-63 career record, according to records reported by BVM Sports. She inherited a program that won just nine games during her first season and systematically built a consistent winner that rattled off four consecutive seasons with at least 20 victories. Her tenure reached its peak during the 2010-11 campaign, when the Pirates finished with a stellar 34-1 record, secured an FCSAA Championship, and advanced to the NJCAA Tournament Final Four.
“The Athletics Hall of Fame celebrates individuals whose dedication, talent and leadership have had a profound impact on Pensacola State College and our athletics programs in particular,” Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows said in a statement. The upcoming induction ceremony will honor Rigby’s foundational role in shaping the modern era of Pirates athletics alongside fellow inductees Cannon, Hamilton, and Skelton.
Building a Winner in the Sun Belt Conference
Following her success at the junior college level, Rigby transitioned to NCAA Division I as the head coach of the Troy University women’s basketball program, where she enters her 15th season at the helm. According to BVM Sports, she has amassed a 280-165 career record with the Trojans, guiding the program to three NCAA Tournament appearances and 10 separate seasons with 20 or more wins. Under her leadership, Troy has made nine postseason appearances across multiple tournaments.
As Troy prepares for future seasons, expectations remain high for the program to sustain its championship standard and secure further NCAA Tournament berths under her continued guidance.
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