LSU Lands Elite Assistant Coach Damon Stoudamire for Basketball Staff

Stoudamire, a former NBA player and head coach, joins Will Wade's staff in Baton Rouge.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:23pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in shades of blue, yellow, and red, conceptually representing the strategic and analytical approach Damon Stoudamire will bring to the LSU basketball program.The addition of veteran coach Damon Stoudamire to LSU's staff brings a new geometric perspective to the Tigers' championship aspirations.Atlanta Today

LSU basketball has added Damon Stoudamire, a former NBA player and head coach at two universities, to its coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Stoudamire, who most recently served as the head coach at Georgia Tech, will bring his extensive experience and expertise to Will Wade's staff in Baton Rouge.

Why it matters

The addition of Stoudamire is a major coup for the LSU basketball program, as he brings a wealth of coaching experience at both the college and professional levels. His proven track record of developing players and leading successful programs will be invaluable as LSU looks to build on its recent success and compete for championships.

The details

Stoudamire, who played 13 seasons in the NBA, has served as a head coach at Pacific and Georgia Tech. He was named the Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year in 2020 while at Pacific. Prior to his head coaching roles, Stoudamire was an assistant coach at several colleges, including his alma mater, Arizona, where he helped the Wildcats reach the Elite Eight in back-to-back seasons.

  • Stoudamire will join the LSU coaching staff for the 2026-27 season.
  • He was most recently the head coach at Georgia Tech from 2023-26.

The players

Damon Stoudamire

A former NBA player who has served as a head coach at Pacific and Georgia Tech, and as an assistant coach at several colleges including Arizona.

Will Wade

The head coach of the LSU basketball team, who is adding Stoudamire to his coaching staff.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We are happy to welcome Damon Stoudamire to the LSU Basketball family. His NBA success and his years of college basketball coaching experience brings a perspective to our coaching staff that will be very useful as we move forward.”

— Will Wade, Head Coach, LSU Basketball

What’s next

Stoudamire will begin his role with the LSU basketball program when the 2026-27 season tips off.

The takeaway

The addition of Damon Stoudamire, a highly respected coach with both NBA and college experience, is a major boost for the LSU basketball program as they look to build on their recent success and compete for championships in the coming years.