15 Facts About Rick Stansbury

Rick Stansbury was the head coach at Western Kentucky from 2016 to 2023 and at Mississippi State from 1998 to 2012.

Rick Stansbury completed his tenure at Mississippi State ranked 9th all-time in Southeastern Conference wins.

Rick Stansbury is a member of the Campbellsville University Athletics Hall of Fame.

Rick Stansbury led the team to the NAIA Tournament in his senior season.

Rick Stansbury began his coaching career at his alma mater as a student assistant.

Rick Stansbury became Williams' associate head coach and top recruiter in 1994 and remained in that position until 1998.

Rick Stansbury owns MSU's record for consecutive 20-win seasons with four from 2001 to 2005 and again from 2006 to 2010.

From his days as an MSU assistant until 2012, Rick Stansbury was part of over 15 postseason tournament appearances.

Rick Stansbury retired with 293 wins, ranking 9th in the history of the SEC.

Rick Stansbury announced his retirement on March 15,2012; he cited a desire to spend more time with his family.

Rick Stansbury was instrumental in assembling a recruiting class for the Aggies that earned a consensus top-10 national ranking and was widely viewed as one of the most impressive in the school's history.

On March 28,2016, Rick Stansbury was hired as head coach at Western Kentucky University, replacing Ray Harper who resigned March 17,2016.

Rick Stansbury resigned on March 11,2023, citing needing to focus on his health and family.

Rick Stansbury led Western Kentucky to 11 victories over Power Five teams, including three wins against ranked opponents.

Shortly after his tenure at Western Kentucky, Rick Stansbury was hired as an assistant under Penny Hardaway.