Rick Stansbury
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Rick Stansbury is the current head men's basketball
coach at Mississippi State University
(MSU) in Starkville
, Mississippi
.
On March 13, 1998, Stansbury became the Bulldogs' 18th head basketball coach, replacing his mentor, Richard Williams
, who was then Mississippi State's all-time winningest basketball coach. http://www.mstateathletics.com/doc_lib/mbk_0607mg_history.pdfhttp://www.mstateathletics.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=16&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=8060&change_well_id=2 During the 2007-2008 season, Stansbury passed Williams as the all-time winningest basketball coach at Mississippi State.
Stansbury played high school basketball for Meade County High School
in Brandenburg, Kentucky
, graduating in 1977. From 1977-81, he played college ball at Campbellsville College (now Campbellsville University
) in Campbellsville, Kentucky
, leading the team to the NAIA
Tournament in his senior season.
Stansbury began his coaching career at his alma mater as a student assistant (1982–83). Following his stint at Campbellsville, he served as a graduate assistant at Cumberland College (now University of the Cumberlands
) in Williamsburg, Kentucky
(1983–84), helping lead the team to a 31-5 mark and a second-round appearance in the NAIA Tournament.
In 1984, Stansbury moved to Austin Peay State University
, where he served a six-year term as an assistant, helping guide them to three consecutive winning seasons, beginning with a conference tournament championship and a subsequent NCAA Tournament second-round berth during the 1986-87 season, while the APSU Governors posted a mark of 20-12. http://www.mstateathletics.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=16&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=8060&change_well_id=2
After APSU, Stansbury served as an assistant coach at MSU under Williams from 1990–94, becoming Williams' associate head coach and top recruiter in 1994 until 1998. During those eight seasons, the Bulldogs: won the overall Southeastern Conference (SEC) regular season championship (1991); twice won the SEC West crown (1995 and 1996); won the SEC tournament championship (1996); and advanced to the "Sweet 16" and "Final Four" in back-to-back seasons (1995 and 1996).http://www.mstateathletics.com/doc_lib/mbk_0607mg_history.pdf
Taking over the helm as the Bulldogs head coach in 1998, Stansbury led his team to post-season tournament play nine times in eleven seasons (six NCAA and three NIT
tournaments), with five consecutive post-season tournament appearances, the first MSU basketball coach in history to accomplish this feat. His 2001-02 MSU team compiled the most wins in a single season in school history (27), winning the SEC tournament championship. His teams won the SEC West crown in the 2002-03, 2003–04, 2006–07, 2007–08, and 2009-2010 seasons, with the 2003-04 squad winning the overall SEC regular season championship outright. Stansbury also owns MSU's record for consecutive 20-win seasons with four from 2001–05 and again from 2006-2010.http://www.mstateathletics.com/doc_lib/mbk_0607mg_history.pdf
From his days as an MSU assistant until the current season, Stansbury has been a part of over 400 MSU victories and more than 15 postseason tournament appearances. He is also 21-7 vs conference in-state rival, the University of Mississippi.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
coach at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
The Mississippi State University of Agriculture and Applied Science commonly known as Mississippi State University is a land-grant university located in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States, partially in the town of Starkville and partially in an unincorporated area...
(MSU) in Starkville
Starkville, Mississippi
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 21,869 people, 9,462 households, and 4,721 families residing in the city. The population density was 851.4 people per square mile . There were 10,191 housing units at an average density of 396.7 per square mile...
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
.
On March 13, 1998, Stansbury became the Bulldogs' 18th head basketball coach, replacing his mentor, Richard Williams
Richard Williams (basketball coach)
-References:http://statsheet.com/mcb/coaches/richard-williamshttp://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/16800/pdf/mbk/mbk_0910mg_history.pdf?SPSID=90871&SPID=10994&DB_OEM_ID=16800...
, who was then Mississippi State's all-time winningest basketball coach. http://www.mstateathletics.com/doc_lib/mbk_0607mg_history.pdfhttp://www.mstateathletics.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=16&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=8060&change_well_id=2 During the 2007-2008 season, Stansbury passed Williams as the all-time winningest basketball coach at Mississippi State.
Stansbury played high school basketball for Meade County High School
Meade County High School
Meade County High School is a public high school located in Brandenburg, Kentucky. Established in the 1930s, the school enrolls approximately 1500 students and serves the entire county.-External links:*...
in Brandenburg, Kentucky
Brandenburg, Kentucky
Brandenburg is a city in Meade County, Kentucky, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,049 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Meade County.-History:...
, graduating in 1977. From 1977-81, he played college ball at Campbellsville College (now Campbellsville University
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville University, also known as CU, is a private university in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the seat of Taylor County. Founded as Russell Creek Academy, a Baptist institution, the university currently enrolls more than 3,000 students and is open to students of all denominations...
) in Campbellsville, Kentucky
Campbellsville, Kentucky
Campbellsville is a city in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. The population within city limits was 10,498 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Taylor County, and the home of Campbellsville University...
, leading the team to the NAIA
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
Tournament in his senior season.
Stansbury began his coaching career at his alma mater as a student assistant (1982–83). Following his stint at Campbellsville, he served as a graduate assistant at Cumberland College (now University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands is a private, liberal arts college located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, with an enrollment of approximately 3,200 students...
) in Williamsburg, Kentucky
Williamsburg, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,143 people, 1,928 households, and 1,127 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,102.5 people per square mile . There were 2,118 housing units at an average density of 454.0 per square mile...
(1983–84), helping lead the team to a 31-5 mark and a second-round appearance in the NAIA Tournament.
In 1984, Stansbury moved to Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public university located in Clarksville, Tennessee, and operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools .-History:...
, where he served a six-year term as an assistant, helping guide them to three consecutive winning seasons, beginning with a conference tournament championship and a subsequent NCAA Tournament second-round berth during the 1986-87 season, while the APSU Governors posted a mark of 20-12. http://www.mstateathletics.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=16&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=8060&change_well_id=2
After APSU, Stansbury served as an assistant coach at MSU under Williams from 1990–94, becoming Williams' associate head coach and top recruiter in 1994 until 1998. During those eight seasons, the Bulldogs: won the overall Southeastern Conference (SEC) regular season championship (1991); twice won the SEC West crown (1995 and 1996); won the SEC tournament championship (1996); and advanced to the "Sweet 16" and "Final Four" in back-to-back seasons (1995 and 1996).http://www.mstateathletics.com/doc_lib/mbk_0607mg_history.pdf
Taking over the helm as the Bulldogs head coach in 1998, Stansbury led his team to post-season tournament play nine times in eleven seasons (six NCAA and three NIT
National Invitation Tournament
The National Invitation Tournament is a men's college basketball tournament operated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. There are two NIT events each season. The first, played in November and known as the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off , was founded in 1985...
tournaments), with five consecutive post-season tournament appearances, the first MSU basketball coach in history to accomplish this feat. His 2001-02 MSU team compiled the most wins in a single season in school history (27), winning the SEC tournament championship. His teams won the SEC West crown in the 2002-03, 2003–04, 2006–07, 2007–08, and 2009-2010 seasons, with the 2003-04 squad winning the overall SEC regular season championship outright. Stansbury also owns MSU's record for consecutive 20-win seasons with four from 2001–05 and again from 2006-2010.http://www.mstateathletics.com/doc_lib/mbk_0607mg_history.pdf
From his days as an MSU assistant until the current season, Stansbury has been a part of over 400 MSU victories and more than 15 postseason tournament appearances. He is also 21-7 vs conference in-state rival, the University of Mississippi.