The biggest challenge for every new coach in college basketball
With the coaching carousel finally at rest (we think), here's the toughest task for each of the 59 new Division I bosses.
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2019 Schedule
14th in SEC
- 11/6W 92-79
- 11/11W 82-78
- 11/16W 79-54
- 11/19W 79-70
- 11/23L 77-75
- 11/27W 120-85
- 12/1L 80-65
- 12/5W 79-51
- 12/1718W 81-65
- 12/22L 69-58
- 12/29W 95-76
- 12/31W 90-59
- 1/5L 81-71
- 1/9L 82-63
- 1/1218L 56-47
- 1/16L 74-71
- 1/1924L 71-55
- 1/231L 88-83
- 1/26L 86-55
- 1/297L 87-52
- 2/2L 77-67
- 2/5L 69-66
- 2/9L 77-67
- 2/13L 66-57
- 2/16L 64-53
- 2/195L 58-46
- 2/23L 68-61
- 2/27L 71-55
- 3/2L 64-57
- 3/6L 84-48
- 3/910L 80-59
- 3/13L 69-52
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Vanderbilt adds Rice transfer, Croatian forward
Quentin Millora-Brown is transferring to Vanderbilt from Rice. Croatian forward Oton Jankovic signed a national letter of intent.
Vandy's Garland selected fifth overall in NBA Draft (1:28)
Garland 'built' to play in NYC (1:05)
Scouting the draft: Could Garland be the next Lillard? (1:34)
Sources: Kenyon Martin Jr. to skip college, go pro
Kenyon Martin Jr., son of former NBA forward Kenyon Martin, has informed Vanderbilt's coaching staff he will be skipping college to pursue professional basketball opportunities, sources confirmed to ESPN.
NBA draft profile: Darius Garland (0:42)
Michigan hire, Penny's progress have college basketball's attention
Juwan Howard and Penny Hardaway were hired without college coaching experience. The industry is mixed on prospects for long-term success.
Vandy's Stackhouse adds Patton to new staff
Ricardo Patton, who had a 219-243 record over 16 seasons as a head coach at Colorado and Northern Illinois, will be a senior adviser to new Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse.
Stackhouse adds Faragi Phillips to Vandy staff
New Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse has added Memphis high school coach Faragi Phillips to his staff.
Bilas: Hunter will be the best available for Lakers (1:21)
Kenyon Martin's son commits to Vanderbilt
Kenyon Martin's son is the latest to commit to Vanderbilt and new coach Jerry Stackhouse.
Vanderbilt signs Pippen Jr., son of Hall of Famer
Vanderbilt landed its first signee under new head coach Jerry Stackhouse: Scotty Pippen Jr., the son of Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen.
Stackhouse adds Griz assistant to Vandy staff
Jerry Stackhouse has added Memphis Grizzlies assistant Adam Mazarei to his coaching staff at Vanderbilt.
Stackhouse looking forward to opportunity with Vanderbilt (1:22)
Stackhouse: Vandy sure thing, NBA gigs maybes
New Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse says he knows he would have been a candidate for NBA coaching jobs but has no regrets about taking the Commodores post.
Vandy will be 'work team' under Stackhouse (4:20)
Stackhouse 'excited' to get started at Vandy
Jerry Stackhouse says he decided to take the Vanderbilt job because of his relationship with new athletic director and the opportunity to turn around the program.
Vanderbilt, off winless SEC run, hires Stackhouse
Jerry Stackhouse has agreed to a six-year contract to coach Vanderbilt, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, after spending this season as an assistant with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Memphis Grizzlies assistant Jerry Stackhouse has agreed to a six-year contract to become Vanderbilt's head coach, sources tell ESPN.
Vanderbilt freshman Simi Shittu declares for NBA draft
Shittu is No. 81 in the ESPN top 100 draft rankings.
Vanderbilt goes outside the box with Jerry Stackhouse hire (1:53)
Stackhouse in talks with Vanderbilt, sources say
Jerry Stackhouse, a former 18-year NBA player and now assistant coach with the Grizzlies, is negotiating a deal with Vanderbilt to become its head coach, sources confirmed.
Vanderbilt coaching search: Will John Thompson III be the pick?
Ex-Georgetown coach John Thompson III is on the list. After that, there are plenty of intriguing options, including Jerry Stackhouse.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Baylor coach Scott Drew said he received more text messages on Friday morning, after it was announced that his younger brother was out at Vanderbilt, than he did for beating Syracuse the night before. "He's blessed to have great friends, great family support, and he's got a great faith and he knows God has a different plan for him," Scott said of Bryce Drew. "As big brother, obviously, whatever I can do to help him, I'm going to do. ... He's a lot more powerful and has more wisdom than I do."
2018-19 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | 16-2 | - | 28-7 |
| Tennessee | 15-3 | 1 | 31-6 |
| Kentucky | 15-3 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Auburn | 11-7 | 5 | 30-10 |
| South Carolina | 11-7 | 5 | 16-16 |
| Mississippi State | 10-8 | 6 | 23-11 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Florida | 9-9 | 7 | 20-16 |
| Arkansas | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Texas A&M | 6-12 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Missouri | 5-13 | 11 | 15-17 |
| Georgia | 2-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-18 | 16 | 9-23 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game68.1
Rebounds Per Game35.5
Assists Per Game11.6
Points Allowed72.3202nd
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 10-16 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 15 |