He saw it first as a player in high school and college and then as a collegiate coach for nearly 40 years. 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. As Mississippi State's most successful coach during the last seven years, with Coach Stansbury we have become accustomed to winning at a high level. I left the theater thinking I want to be able to do that.. His teams were also postseason regulars, appearing in the NCAA Tournament or NIT in 11 of his 14 seasons as MSU's head coach, including trips to the NCAA Tournament in four consecutive seasons (2002-2005) and consecutive appearances in 2008 and 2009 with NIT trips in 1999, 2001, 2007, 2010 and 2012. My boys were 12, 10 and 8 years old and we did a lot of things that we never had the chance to do because of basketball. Diddle Arena. My mother Joanna Moore and myself, when we interviewed her for the film at my childhood home in Adair County, Kentucky. Stansbury has led the Hilltoppers to four 20-win seasons and three Conference USA Tournament title game appearances during his tenure. Skip to main content Skip to navigation < > Menu ESPN. Fifteen years ago, you had to recruit the community to get the kid, Stansbury said. 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. We've never been to the movies just the two of us!" Meo is 100 percent Maroon & White. 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. The Hilltoppers have also won more C-USA games than any other team in the league in the last five years. 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. A former college basketball player and the son of a coach's wife, he is a graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College and UCLA. WKU sold out of general season tickets for the first time since E.A. Rick Stansbury had been at Mississippi State for 22 years -- eight as an assistant, 14 as the head coach. 2 seed in C-USA. I am blessed. Working alongside the late Lake Kelly, APSU recorded three consecutive winning seasons including an Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship and NCAA Tournament second-round berth in 1986-87. WebStansbury is married to the former Meo Mellen of Roanoke, Va. The number includes WKUs own Charles Bassey, the programs first draft pick since 2010. The veteran head coach made his name over a 22-year run at Mississippi State, including the final 14 as head coach (1999-2012), where he compiled a career record of 293-166 (.638), led the Bulldogs to the postseason 11 times with six NCAA appearances and became Mississippi State's all-time wins leader in the process. It was never ending. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Wife: Meo Children: Isaac, Noah, Luke. Diddle Arena is named in E.B. Jonathan Moore (producer/director) is an independent filmmaker whose films have played in festivals and on public television. His 293 career victories were the 10th-most in SEC history. After the game, Cunningham spoke on Stansburys status. The number includes WKUs own Charles Bassey, the programs first draft pick since 2010. Championships:Conference USA East Division Championship (2021); SEC Western Conference Championships (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010); SEC Tournament Champions (2002, 2009); Overall SEC Champion (2004) In October 1999, Stansbury was honored by the Campbellsville Alumni Association as a proud recipient of the school's Distinguished Alumni Award. Thats how we spent our time seven days a week.. My first game as a head coach my mom passed away. Stansbury took what Richard Williams started and built it up. 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. 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 honor. Kyo Edmoundson (director of photography/producer) played high school basketball where he gained encouragement from coaches and friends to pursue excellence in some other area. Stansbury was hired to lead the WKU program on March 28, 2016. 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. 27 by 247Sports. In Stansburys sixth season at the helm, WKU posted a 19-13 record, winning nine of its last 10 regular season conference games to earn a bye in the C-USA Tournament. Meo and the boys are always chearing on the Bulldogs. There never was really any doubt that we would join Rick and the team on the road," said Meo. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 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) Stansbury is married to the former Meo Mellen of Roanoke, Va. 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) 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. I graduated from here. In the 2018-19 season, the Hilltoppers finished 20-14 and earned the No. The Hilltoppers added two more Power Five wins with victories over Ole Miss on a neutral court and Louisville at home, just one week apart from one another. Stansbury has led the Hilltoppers to four 20-win seasons and three Conference USA Tournament title game appearances during his tenure. High School:Meade County, `77 We have a really good team, Stansbury says. After working as a coach in Starkville for 22 years, Stansbury, 52, said hes not sure how much longer he will coach, but he wont try to hang on to a job. The Hilltoppers battled through the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-21 to finish 21-8 and win the Conference USA East Division championship while also boasting the top winning percentage in the league. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. As Mississippi State's most successful coach during the last seven years, with Coach Stansbury we have 8 nationally by Rivals.com. And I needed it. All Rights Reserved. Wife:Meo 2014-15:Texas A&M (assistant coach) NBA scouts have always had their eyes on his programs. 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). Fans also came out in droves in Starkville to watch Stansbury's Bulldogs play. 2 seed in C-USA. But he wont go down as a great coach. 2016-present:WKU (head coach), CAREER ACCOLADES He did his job that way because he wasnt married for many of those years. Stansbury has led the Hilltoppers to four 20-win seasons and three Conference USA Tournament title game appearances during his tenure. You start entertaining an offer and you get caught up in it, but what happens is you dont sit back and collect yourself, so it becomes a two-day tidal wave, Meo said. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv Theres no question about it.. The couple has three sons, Isaac, Noah and Luke. I know a lot of people will ask what in the world does Kathy Auriemma have in common with an Angie Wilks in Lincoln County? Moore said. When bad news has affected the MSU program, whether it be the fight in Hawaii or the most recent five-game losing streak, Stansbury has learned to block out that talk. He was the only coach in MSU history to average more than 10,000 fans per game in SEC play (2003-04/10,209), and his Bulldogs played in front of an average of over 7,000 fans per night in six of his 14 seasons as head coach. On March 28, 2016, Stansbury was hired as head coach at Western Kentucky University, replacing Ray Harper who resigned March 17, 2016. Its about a 362 day-a-year job, and we have to make sure we incorporate everything about this never forgiving job that my husband loves, Meo said. For 37 years, including a four-year career at Campbellsville (Ky.) College, it was about basketball for Rick Stansbury. Currently, he is on sabbatical from his day job as associate professor of Cinema Arts at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, Calif. Before going to Starkville, Stansbury spent six seasons as an assistant at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn. I was getting money, Sidney said on the podcast. He's in a place where we can do it. Championships:Conference USA East Division Championship (2021); SEC Western Conference Championships (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010); SEC Tournament Champions (2002, 2009); Overall SEC Champion (2004) Shes a very genuine person. We worked on the farm growing up and we fished, hunted and played basketball, Stansbury says. I dont care about the wins and the championships, because in the end, Id trade any of it for my wife and three boys. Off the court, Stansbury's program graduated players at a rate never before seen at Mississippi State. WebStansbury is married to the former Meo Mellen of Roanoke, Va. We covered several different topics on that beautiful Bulldog day overlooking Browning Creek. He has a 79.8% winning percentage overall in home games at the helm, including an 86.1% clip in nonconference contests. They were giving it to my mom. WKU head coach Rick Stansbury status is day-to-day, Its over: Law enforcement officials react to suicide of accused officer killer, Scottsville Police respond to accidents due to strong wind conditions, Nissan recalls over 800K SUVs; key defect can cut off engine, Project to upgrade lanes at a U.S. 68 intersection in Logan County begins, 2023 4th Region Boys Tournament - Barren County vs Metcalfe County, 2023 Boys 4th Region Tournament - Bowling Green vs Todd County Central, Mac Bettersworth signs her letter of intent to continue her archery career at Lindsey Wilson College. 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. ", Rick: "I told Meo when we got married it could only get better, because there were no expectations of wining and dining. NDE0NjkmYzc9aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZtaXNzaXNzaXBwaXN0YXRlLnJpdmFs Sometimes my dad would get home from a game in the early morning hours, drop my mom off, go to work and then farm when he got home. It was that dedication from his parents that he carried into his own family. While in Mississippi, he met and married his wife, Meo. Among those 20 games, 16 of them have been away from Diddle Arena: four home games, eight true road games and eight-neutral site games. Mom was the classic coach's wife, supporting my dad as he was the head boy's basketball coach, boy's and girl's tennis coach and cross country coach. My grandfathers brother, Edgar Stansbury, played football, basketball and baseball at WKU and later coached football and basketball here. In his two seasons in College Station, working for head coach Billy Kennedy, Stansbury helped the Aggie coaching staff sign a consensus top-10 recruiting class, a class regarded as one of the best in school history, in 2015. Working alongside the late Lake Kelly, APSU recorded three consecutive winning seasons including an Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship and NCAA Tournament second-round berth in 1986-87. CW Trailer Short from Jonathan Moore on Vimeo. The assistant coaches and players are our family, too," said Meo. THE RICK STANSBURY FILE PERSONAL Born: December 23, 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. Before going to Starkville, Stansbury spent six seasons as an assistant at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn. Theres some ties to WKU through my family, Stansbury says. In 2021, he served as interim head coach for two games at Middle Tennessee, leading the Hilltoppers to two victories by a combined 31 points. Other highlights included wins over Memphis and Alabama, another trip to the C-USA title game and a second-round appearance in the NIT. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The Mississippi State men's basketball coach said after 14 seasons he wants to be a better I dont have to tell (Scott) anything because it speaks for itself what weve done for 14 years, Stansbury said. Were just getting informed on it day-to-day from a medical standpoint.. High school basketball playoffs: Predictions for every region as the Boys Sweet 16 nears, New faces joining WKYT, The CW Lexington at anchor, weather desks. 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. After leaving Austin Peay, Stansbury served as an assistant coach at Mississippi State under Richard Williams from 1990 to 1994. NBA scouts have always had their eyes on his programs. So there were always ties to WKU for my family and it is an honor to have the opportunity to coach here., Now, as Stansbury looks towards the 2022-2023 season that kicks off this month, hes confident about the team, which is stacked with talent and determination. Diddle Arena opened in 1963 and averaged 5,809 fans per game, the highest average attendance since the venue's renovation in 2002. He loves doing this, and we love seeing him be as happy as he can.. Fans also came out in droves in Starkville to watch Stansbury's Bulldogs play. The number includes WKUs own Charles Bassey, the programs first draft pick since 2010. MjI3MzMxMTgiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL21pc3Npc3NpcHBpc3RhdGUu 19 in the country by Rivals and No. 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. eS1hbmQtYmFza2V0YmFsbCIKICB9KTsKICAoZnVuY3Rpb24oKSB7CiAgICB2 He refers that to his as overkill days approaching the job. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv 1981-82:Campbellsville (student assistant) 1994-98:Mississippi State (associate head coach) Stansbury repeatedly was very emotional Thursday, especially when referring to his wife, Meo, and three sons Isaac, 13, Noah, 11, and 8-year-old Luke. Other pros under Stansburys tutelage include Mario Austin, Derrick Zimmerman, Jarvis Varnado and Rodney Hood. The Hilltoppers have 11 wins over Power Five teams since the start of the 2017-18 season, including a 3-4 record against ranked Power Five teams. cy5jb20lMkZuZXdzJTJGY29hY2gtcmljay1zdGFuc2J1cnktb24tZmFtaWx5 Leadership Kentucky Recognizes Lindsey Sanson with Lisa Murrell Award, SKYCTC to Offer Medical Laboratory Technician Program in 2023. Meo: "Out of balance is an understatement. And he'd made six NCAA Tournaments in an eight-year 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) 2 seed in C-USA. The Dispatch brings you the most complete reporting and insightful commentary in the Golden Triangle, but we need your help to continue our efforts. Stansbury said he learned his core values from his parents, who never missed one of his elementary school, high school, or college games. WebStansbury is married to the former Meo Mellen of Roanoke, Va. At 63 years old, Rick Stansbury height not available right now. Rick: "Bo, my life was so out of balance. 2014-15:Texas A&M (assistant coach) NBA scouts have always had their eyes on his programs. Bassey was drafted in the second round by the Philadelphia 76ers as the 53rd overall pick. WKU hosted the first two preseason Pro Days in program history in 2018 and 2019, with more than 20 NBA scouts in attendance and double-digit scouts at most games. Jonathan Moore was once a 7-foot center at Lincoln County High School, then at Loyola (Chicago) and Kentucky Wesleyan. For the majority of the afternoon, I forgot I was interviewing an SEC head basketball coach and his wife. PERSONAL She keeps it going because I'm constantly tending to the program. MSU (21-10) will play the University of Georgia at 9 tonight (SEC Network) in its first game of the tournament. 8 that year, their third consecutive Top 25 finish in the final AP poll. He has previously served as camera operator for the reality series "All Summer Long with the Upperclassmen," and director of photography for the web-based series "Sibs" and media blogsite "The Electric Feast. Recruit, recruit, recruit, player development, alumni engagements, recruit, more, games, travelit never ends. In the WKU Athletics statement, it said, WKU Hilltopper Basketball head coach Rick Stansbury will not coach in tonights game against Rice due to a health matter. These days, it seems likely Moore is the tallest filmmaker in California. After a couple of years of dating, who else were we going to date? Oats on Miller's 'pat-down': 'Not appropriate' In California, Moore met his wife, the former Karen Erickson, an associate director of the NBC late-night program Last Call with Carson Daly. The couple have a son, Jackson. Finally, Rick spoke up and said, No we cant leave (because) our family is now here, our sons teachers that they adore are here. Diddle Arena. He won more than many more ever thought possible. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf 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. Other highlights included wins over Memphis and Alabama, another trip to the C-USA title game and a second-round appearance in the NIT. He has a 79.8% winning percentage overall in home games at the helm, including an 86.1% clip in nonconference contests. Yet after Kathy did her interview, She said Do you want to talk to Coach? Moore recalls. The Hilltoppers have also won more C-USA games than any other team in the league in the last five years. Wife:Meo But I think if you watch, you see that a lot of the stresses (of being married to a coach) are the same regardless of the level or the money.. He is a member of the Campbellsville University Athletics Hall of Fame. Off the court, Stansbury's program graduated players at a rate never before seen at Mississippi State. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. As a recruiter, Stansbury is no stranger to sending players to the NBA ranks. I played for Phil Cunningham's dad in college at Campbellsville. While in Mississippi, he met and married his wife, Meo. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Back then, Starkville didn't have a lot of single people in their 30s. WKU is just one of 17 teams in the country less than 5% of all Division I teams to win at least 19 games in each of the last five seasons, averaging 21+ wins per season in that same time frame. Richard Lee Stansbury (born December 23, 1959), is an American college basketball and the current head coach of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball team. He was previously the head coach at Mississippi State. He was hired as the WKU head coach on March 28, 2016. He is a member of the Campbellsville University Athletics Hall of Fame. The season was the 10th in WKU history with at least 27 wins, and the 27 victories tied for the most in a season for Stansbury, who also won 27 games in 2001-02 at Mississippi State. Now streaming on Netflix, Unsolved Mysteries "Mystery on the Rooftop" references a businessman named Frank Porter Stansberry, but leaves out relevant information. 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. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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