A New Era for LSU Basketball
Will Wade, who was hired as LSU's head coach in late March, steps onto the court with a clear vision for the program's future.
His newly announced staff brings together a rare mix of three former Division I head coaches, each with a distinct track record.
Rick Stansbury, the associate head coach, holds the highest salary on the staff, underscoring his senior role.
Johnny Jones returns to the program as an assistant head coach, bringing back memories of his previous stint leading the Tigers.
Damon Stoudamire, an NBA veteran, joins to focus on player development and to lend credibility to the program.
Vernon Hamilton and Greg Goldin, longtime collaborators of Wade, round out the group, having followed him through multiple coaching stops.
The collective experience and network of these assistants are expected to attract top talent and to build a roster capable of competing at the highest level.
Connections That Span the Country
Stansbury previously led programs at Mississippi State and Western Kentucky, while Jones guided Texas A&M and Memphis before returning to Baton Rouge. Stoudamire's NBA career adds a global perspective, and Hamilton and Goldin have worked together at Georgia Tech, McNeese State, NC State and Chattanooga, linking the staff to a broad web of relationships.
This blend of head‑coaching experience, NBA pedigree and deep‑rooted ties across the collegiate landscape positions LSU to reshape its identity and to compete aggressively in the SEC.