Memphis’ Hardaway hires Stansbury as assistant

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has actually employed former Mississippi State and Western Kentucky coach Rick Stansbury as an assistant on his staff.Editor’s Picks

Hardaway said he has actually known Stansbury for several years. Hardaway said he has completed against Stansbury for players and likewise bounced ideas off him.

“His history as a coach and the experience he brings to the table at this level is second to none,” Hardaway stated Friday in a declaration. “He will make a huge impact on our student-athletes and within our program.”

Stansbury went 139-89 over 7 seasons at Western Kentucky before resigning in March. He was at Mississippi State in between 1998 and 2012 where he went 293-166. He also has been an assistant at Austin Peay and Texas A&M.