Vanderbilt basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse receives contract extension
Vanderbilt basketball has extended the contract of coach Jerry Stackhouse, the school announced Tuesday.
“The positive trajectory of our men’s basketball program under Coach Stackhouse is clear,” athletic director Candice Lee said in a statement. “Committing to and investing in him as the leader is an important part of building the championship caliber program that we all want and expect here at Vanderbilt. I value the contributions Jerry and his program have made to our community and campus, and I am excited about our future.”
Because Vanderbilt is a private school, the exact terms of Stackhouse's original contract and the extension are unknown. Stackhouse earned $3.1 million in 2020.
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“Stability and commitment are concepts in college athletics that are hard to come by these days,“ Stackhouse said in a statement. “ ... I am equally committed. I love it at Vanderbilt – Ramirra and I love living in Nashville and competing in the SEC. It has become our home. This program has a unique and storied history and includes countless legends such as Perry Wallace, who was a pioneering player and force in the SEC. It is truly a special place to be a part of, and we look forward to building on that legacy.”
The Commodores finished with a 19-17 record in 2021-22, advancing to the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament. Stackhouse also developed two-time All-SEC guard Scotty Pippen Jr., who signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers this spring.
Stackhouse is entering his fourth season as coach at Vanderbilt, with an overall record in Nashville of 39-54 in his first three seasons, and 13-39 in Southeastern Conference regular-season games.
Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on Twitter @aria_gerson.
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