Fans also came out in droves in Starkville to watch Stansbury's Bulldogs play. Now, as he prepares to lead the WKU Mens Basketball team into the highly anticipated 2022-2023 season, he looks forward to pursuing even more greatness in the game he loves, all while firmly believing his greatest success is the life he has built off the hardwood. Were just getting informed on it day-to-day from a medical standpoint.. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. While in Mississippi, he met and married his wife, Meo. College:Campbellsville, `81 Stansbury insists while the recruiting process has changed in the past two decades, the ideals he learned as an assistant still remain a focus when finding the scholarship players who will wear the MSU jersey. Stansbury also brings to The Hill a national reputation of success as evidenced by his 2004 SEC Associated Press Coach of the Year, finalist for National Coach of the Year, and District 17 NABC Coach of the Year awards. I would bring him dinner. During Stansbury's final 10 years leading Mississippi State, only Kentucky won more SEC championships than his eight, and over his entire 14-year run at the helm, only Kentucky and Florida won more games. His 2017-18 class was ranked in the top 10 nationally by every major recruiting outlet and was the program's first top-25 class in the modern recruiting era. As a young guy, you read the paper a little bit, but Ive never been a guy that has influenced my decisions and my emotions on other peoples thoughts, Rick Stansbury said. Im a pretty steady guy, Stansbury says. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. An emotional Rick Stansbury said it was time to step down. The I dont think I realized all the sacrifices my Mom made, being a coachs wife, Moore said. NBA scouts have always had their eyes on his programs. Before going to Starkville, Stansbury spent six seasons as an assistant at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn. 2023 Western Kentucky University. All Rights Reserved. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. "We didn't go on a date the first 5 or 6 years we went out. It does not store any personal data. Postseason Experience As a head coach:NCAA (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009), NIT (1999, 2001, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2018, 2021);As an assistant:NCAA (1987, 1991, 1995 - Sweet 16, 1996 - Final Four, 2016 - Sweet 16), NIT (1990, 1994) Theres simply not another option for him and everything around him to function. Stansbury helped the Aggie coaching staff sign a consensus top-10 recruiting class which was regarded as one of the most heralded groups in school history. He loves doing this, and we love seeing him be as happy as he can.. "She does such an amazing job keeping everything together here (at the house) and on the road. Stansbury took what Richard Williams started and built it up. Including his time as an assistant, Mississippi State went to the postseason 15 times in 22 seasons. During the 2003-04 season, Stansbury's Bulldogs ranked as high as No. Other highlights included wins over Memphis and Alabama, another trip to the C-USA title game and a second-round appearance in the NIT. 2 seed in the 2020 Conference USA Tournament before it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. dmVyc2lvbiBvZiBjcy5qcyBzbyB3ZSBhbHdheXMgaGF2ZSB0aGUgbGFzdCB2 In 1983-84, the team went 31-5 and earned a second-round appearance in the NAIA Tournament. The USA Today database displays the salaries of college basketball coaches whose programs are either in a Power 5 conference or have been to at least three WKUHerald.com Home News He was my first big recruit. Wife:Meo He is currently an associate professor of Cinema Arts at Vanguard University of Southern California.Karen Moore (producer/editor) is a Los Angeles based film and television editor and holds a degree in history and American studies from the University of Richmond. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 2023 Western Kentucky University. In 2014, he went to Texas A&M as an assistant before he made the move in to Western Kentucky University in 2016, where he has remained since. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf A big-time job as a head coach has not changed Rick Stansbury one bit. Fifteen years ago, you had to recruit the community to get the kid, Stansbury said. WKU finished the season 4-2 against Power 5 conference teams and was one of four teams in the nation including the only non-Power 5 to register wins over opponents from each of the ACC, SEC, Pac-12 and Big Ten conferences. Stansbury was hired to lead the WKU program on March 28, 2016. Born:December 23, 1959 (62years old) Rick: "I didn't want to rush into things," said Rick smiling at Meo. 2014-15:Texas A&M (assistant coach) dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q The son of former, longtime Kentucky high school and college basketball coach Nelson Moore and his wife, Joanna, Jonathan Moore reached into his hoops past for Coaches Wives. The documentary explores what life is like for the women who marry into the high-pressure world of coaching. He's been a great asset for us. 1998-2012:Mississippi State (head coach) Even with all of the basketball accolades Stansbury has seen in his career, he sees family as his greatest accomplishment to date. The Hilltoppers have also won more C-USA games than any other team in the league in the last five years. The Bulldogs won the SEC tournament in 2002 and 2009, the overall SEC championship in 2004 and dominated the league's Western Division during Stansbury's tenure, winning the side in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2010. Coach, Wooden is a legend. His 2005 class was rated the sixth-best nationally by Rivals.com while his final class in the spring of 2011 was No. He still holds the title of all-time winningest basketball coach at the school. Taking over the helm as the Bulldogs head coach in 1998, Stansbury led his team to postseason tournament play 11 times in 14 seasons (six NCAA and five NIT tournaments), with five consecutive post-season tournament appearances, the first MSU basketball coach in history to accomplish this feat. The couple has three sons, Isaac, Noah and Luke. In 1997, at age 27, Moore was accepted into the graduate film program at UCLA. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. Stansbury's connection to The Hill goes back well before his hiring as head coach to his great uncle, Edgar B. Stansbury, a 1994 WKU Athletics Hall of Famer as a three-sport athlete (baseball, basketball, football), football assistant coach under W.L. I'm a huge fan. PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo WKU was one of nine programs with back-to-back top-20 recruiting classes as ranked by Rivals in 2017 and 2018, along with Duke, Kentucky, UCLA, Oregon, Kansas, North Carolina, Texas and Michigan State. And I needed it. Stansbury's connection to The Hill goes back well before his hiring as head coach to his great uncle, Edgar B. Stansbury, a 1994 WKU Athletics Hall of Famer as a three-sport athlete (baseball, basketball, football), football assistant coach under W.L. I left the theater thinking I want to be able to do that.. West Lowndes baseball dominates final two innings in mercy-rule win over Columbus, Bulldogs back on track: Mississippi State baseball feeling like itself after taking series from Arizona State, Prep roundup: Starkville Academy baseball walks off Corinth, Confidence is key as Mississippi State men enter final week of regular season. 8 nationally by Rivals.com. "Gander" Terry, and Director of Athletics in 1946 after serving his country in World War II. During those eight seasons, the Bulldogs won the Southeastern Conference (SEC) regular season championship (1991), twice won the SEC West crown (1995 and 1996), won the SEC Tournament championship (1996); advanced to the Sweet 16 in back to back years (1995 and 1996) and reached the Final Four in 1996. Stansbury's WKU recruiting class for 2018-19 was ranked No. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 23 December. WebHis wife is Meo Stansbury Rick Stansbury Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Awards:SEC Coach of the Year (2004), District 17 NABC Coach of the Year (2004). Since 1996, Stansbury has helped guide nine players to the NBA, including Erick Dampier, the 10th overall pick in the 1996 Draft. Theyve broken the tension, and since theyre still young, I have to choose my words differently in locker room when I see their eyes looking at me, Stansbury said. Stansbury has been a winner in every capacity. There, he helped to lead the team to a 315 mark and a second round appearance in the NAIA Tournament. Meo, a 1992 graduate of MSU, admittedly wasnt much help in the discussion about the opportunity at Clemson until the family returned from South Carolina. His 2005 class was rated the sixth-best nationally by Rivals.com while his final class in the spring of 2011 was No. Please consider subscribing to our website for only $2.30 per week to help support local journalism and our community. The concourse inside E.A. WebHe enjoyed family time, which meant getting to do things with his wife, Meo, and his three sons, Isaac (14), Noah (12) and Luke (10). I was praying we wouldn't have a break down at that moment! Other pros under Stansburys tutelage include Mario Austin, Derrick Zimmerman, Jarvis Varnado and Rodney Hood. St.'s Stansbury retiring after 14 seasons. 2 seed in C-USA. KTsKICB9KSgpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KCjxub3NjcmlwdD4KICA8aW1nIHNyYz0i Meo is 100 percent Maroon & White. In the 2015-16 campaign, with Stansbury serving as associate head coach, the Aggies set a school record for wins with 28 after a 21-12 campaign and third-place SEC finish in his first season. He didn't have any time. 1990-94:Mississippi State (assistant coach) Other highlights included wins over Memphis and Alabama, another trip to the C-USA title game and a second-round appearance in the NIT. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. I'm glad Marcus decided to come back. With 415 career wins and 13 postseason trips as a head coach to his credit, Rick Stansbury is the 15th head men's basketball coach at Western Kentucky University. He was also 218 vs conference in-state rival, the Ole Miss Rebels. Official Online Store Powered By Alumni Hall. Official Online Store Powered By Alumni Hall. Meo is a graduate of Mississippi State, and she loves it here, too. It just worked out. Richard Lee Stansbury (born December 23, 1959), is an American college basketball and the current head coach of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball team. My grandfathers brother, Edgar Stansbury, played football, basketball and baseball at WKU and later coached football and basketball here. Stansbury was hired to lead the WKU program on March 28, 2016. My goal when I came here was to compete with anyone in the country, to compete with Kentucky and Louisville and we are building towards that. In this league over that time only Kentucky and Florida have won more games than us. Theres no question about it.. PERSONAL His 2005 class was rated the sixth-best nationally by Rivals.com while his final class in the spring of 2011 was No. The documentary investigates the death of Rey Rivera, a Baltimore writer whose partially-decomposed body was found at the Belvedere Hotel in 2006. A former college basketball player and the son of a coach's wife, he is a graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College and UCLA. 19 in the country by Rivals and No. We never have, and I don't think, Meo: "There's only so much private time he gets. I am blessed. The Bulldogs won the SEC tournament in 2002 and 2009, the overall SEC championship in 2004 and dominated the league's Western Division during Stansbury's tenure, winning the side in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2010. Over his time as head coach, only Vanderbilt had a higher graduation rate in the SEC, and the Bulldogs were third in the SEC with 41 academic honorees in 14 years. Diddle Arena is named in E.B. I dont know how much. It was never ending. We have a really good team, Stansbury says. Stansbury's honor. His 293 career victories were the 10th-most in SEC history. For more information on the upcoming basketball season or to purchase tickets, go to www.wkusports.com. In the 2015-16 campaign, with Stansbury serving as associate head coach, the Aggies set a school record for wins with 28 after a 21-12 campaign and third-place SEC finish in his first season. The Stansburys have three sons: Isaac, Noah and Luke and all three love the game of basketball. 1985-90:Austin Peay (assistant coach) Please update it here. Meanwhile, Rick Stansbury is immersed in running the Mississippi State basketball program a role he left after the 2011-12 season. Shes the classic coachs wife. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". 1983-84:Cumberland (graduate assistant) bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD WebStansbury is married to the former Meo Mellen of Roanoke, Va. My challenge is keeping that balance in my life in this demanding time frame.. ", Rick: "I told Meo when we got married it could only get better, because there were no expectations of wining and dining. (They both laugh), Meo: "When we went out to the Wooden Classic last year, Coach Wooden commented, on how good the kids were at the press conference. Stansbury was hired to lead the WKU program on March 28, 2016. And this year, this team has the opportunity to compete for championships. Bassey was drafted in the second round by the Philadelphia 76ers as the 53rd overall pick. On Coaches Wives, Jonathan and Karen share producer credits with Kyo Edmoundson, and Karen edited the movie. 2 seed in C-USA. 27 by 247Sports. And its really simple. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. In the 2018-19 season, the Hilltoppers finished 20-14 and earned the No. The couple has three sons, Isaac, Noah and Luke. The Bulldogs won the SEC tournament in 2002 and 2009, the overall SEC championship in 2004 and dominated the league's Western Division during Stansbury's tenure, winning the side in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2010. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg In October 1999, Stansbury was honored by the Campbellsville Alumni Association as a proud recipient of the school's Distinguished Alumni Award. Coach was home resting tonight. "Gander" Terry, and Director of Athletics in 1946 after serving his country in World War II. Seven Bulldogs earned All-America honors, 23 were named All-SEC (11 first teamers), and he posted 20 or more wins in 10 seasons during his 14-year run as head coach. MSU (21-10) will play the University of Georgia at 9 tonight (SEC Network) in its first game of the tournament. Coaches Wives is a film about the women who share their husband with a particular sport and the life that that sport dictates for them. 2014-15:Texas A&M (assistant coach) 8 that year, their third consecutive Top 25 finish in the final AP poll. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j Stansbury also brings to The Hill a national reputation of success as evidenced by his 2004 SEC Associated Press Coach of the Year, finalist for National Coach of the Year, and District 17 NABC Coach of the Year awards. His 16-year career as an assistant prior to the MSU head coaching post began at his alma mater, Campbellsville, during the 1981-82 season as he worked toward earning a double major in business and physical education. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw Thank goodness. You know how it is with, little children. Some seven-and-a-half years in the making, Moore debuted the film last year. I went to games for them, we fished and hunted and we traveled. Oats on Miller's 'pat-down': 'Not appropriate' eS1hbmQtYmFza2V0YmFsbCIKICB9KTsKICAoZnVuY3Rpb24oKSB7CiAgICB2 VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl 19 in the country by Rivals and No. His 2017-18 class was ranked in the top 10 nationally by every major recruiting outlet and was the program's first top-25 class in the modern recruiting era. After leaving Austin Peay, Stansbury served as an assistant coach at Mississippi State under Richard Williams from 1990 to 1994. And he'd made six NCAA Tournaments in an eight-year This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Over a nine-year period in Starkville (2003-11), Stansbury signed five different top-20 recruiting classes. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg That was it. NBA scouts have always had their eyes on his programs. 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