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Rick Stansbury Joins LSU as Associate Head Coach
Former Mississippi State head coach reunites with Will Wade on Tigers' staff
Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:13pm
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The strategic hiring of veteran coach Rick Stansbury signals a new era of ambition and innovation for the LSU Tigers basketball program.Baton Rouge TodayFormer Mississippi State head coach Rick Stansbury has been hired as the associate head coach on new LSU head coach Will Wade's staff, according to a report from CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein. Stansbury is the first hire Wade has made since returning to Baton Rouge last week.
Why it matters
Stansbury's hiring represents a significant addition to Wade's coaching staff as he looks to rebuild the LSU program. Stansbury has over 30 years of coaching experience, including 14 seasons as the head coach at Mississippi State, and his expertise and relationships could prove invaluable in Wade's efforts to recruit top talent to Baton Rouge.
The details
Stansbury spent 14 seasons as the head coach at Mississippi State from 1998 to 2012, leading the Bulldogs to 293 wins and 8 NCAA Tournament appearances. He has spent the last decade working as an assistant coach at various schools, including a stint at Western Kentucky from 2016-2019. Stansbury's hiring is the first major move Wade has made since being rehired as LSU's head coach last week.
- Stansbury was hired as LSU's associate head coach on April 3, 2026.
The players
Rick Stansbury
A veteran coach with over 30 years of experience, including 14 seasons as the head coach at Mississippi State from 1998 to 2012.
Will Wade
The newly reinstated head coach of the LSU Tigers basketball team.
What’s next
Wade is expected to continue building out his coaching staff in the coming weeks as he looks to turn around the LSU program.
The takeaway
Stansbury's hiring as associate head coach represents a significant addition to Wade's staff as he looks to rebuild the LSU basketball program. Stansbury's wealth of experience and strong recruiting ties could prove invaluable in Wade's efforts to return the Tigers to prominence in the SEC.
