Vanderbilt basketball is set to hire James Madison's Mark Byington as their new head coach, following the departure of Jerry Stackhouse. Byington, who has a successful coaching record at James Madison, will bring his experience as a mid-major head coach and high-major assistant to the Commodores. Vanderbilt hopes that Byington's track record will help revitalize the team after a disappointing season under Stackhouse.
Jerry Stackhouse has been informed that he will not return for a sixth season as Vanderbilt's basketball coach after a 9-23 campaign and a season-ending overtime loss to Arkansas in the SEC tournament. Stackhouse, a former NBA player, had shown signs of improvement in his third and fourth seasons but failed to maintain the momentum this season, leading to his departure.
Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse compared Kentucky Wildcats guard Rob Dillingham to NBA star Kyrie Irving, praising his scoring ability and on-court swagger. Dillingham has been on a hot streak, impressing with 20-point performances and displaying confidence as a pure scorer. With the Wildcats on a four-game winning streak, they face their final regular-season test against the Tennessee Volunteers.
Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse acknowledged Tennessee's strong performance and expressed disappointment in his team's collective off night, emphasizing the need to improve and move forward. He noted the importance of rebounding and the impact of Tennessee's three-point shooting, while also recognizing the setback and the need to regroup in practice for the next game.
No. 13 Auburn men’s basketball team is approaching their game against Vanderbilt with caution, despite their nine-game win streak and top position in the SEC. Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl is wary of Vanderbilt's potential, especially after last year's upset. Vanderbilt, led by head coach Jerry Stackhouse, is seeking their first SEC win of the season and boasts players like Ezra Manjon and Tyrin Lawrence. Pearl anticipates a close game and recognizes Stackhouse as a formidable offensive coach.
Vanderbilt has hired Brad Calipari, son of Kentucky head coach John Calipari, as the men's basketball program's director of on-court player development. Calipari previously served as the director of player development at Long Island University and played college basketball at Kentucky and Detroit. Vanderbilt and Kentucky will face off twice next season.
The Toronto Raptors are considering Ime Udoka, Patrick Mutombo, and Jerry Stackhouse as potential candidates for their head coaching job. Some in the organization were surprised by the dismissal of former head coach Nick Nurse, but team president Masai Ujiri felt the team needed a new voice. Ujiri also expects changes beyond hiring a new coach, including addressing the team's lack of collective success and potentially making tweaks or major changes to the roster.
