University of Mississippi
Chancellor spent 19 seasons (1978–1997) as the head coach of the University of Mississippi Lady Rebels, compiling an overall record of 439-154 (.740). As the Ole Miss head coach, Chancellor guided the Lady Rebels to the NCAA Tournament 14 times, including 11 consecutive appearances from 1982 to 1992.
Chancellor’s teams won at least 20 games 15 times, including a school-record 31 wins in 1978-1979. He also led the Lady Rebels to top 20 final rankings 13 times, with top 10 finishes four times (#5 in 1992, #6 in 1985, #8 in 1987, and #10 in 1984).
Chancellor led Ole Miss to the Elite Eight at the NCAA Tournament four times, while his teams made the Sweet 16 on three other occasions. Chancellor was named the Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year three times, including the 1992 season when the Lady Rebels were 29-3 overall and claimed the SEC regular season title with a perfect 11-0 mark. He was also named the 1992 National Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year by the Women’s Basketball News Service.
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