Jerry Stackhouse

Jerry Stackhouse has transitioned from a prolific NBA player and two-time All-Star to a respected coach and basketball analyst, contributing across various levels of the sport. After an illustrious collegiate career, Jerry Stackhouse was drafted third overall in the 1995 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he guided the Tar Heels to a Final Four appearance in 1995, leading the team with 19.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game in his sophomore year. His collegiate performance earned him National Player of the Year from Sports Illustrated, first-team All-America and All-ACC honors, and an ACC Tournament MVP in 1994.

His coaching expertise then led him to assistant coaching roles with the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors, preceding his head coaching position at Vanderbilt University. From 2019 to 2024, Stackhouse led the Vanderbilt Commodores, culminating in his recognition as the SEC Coach of the Year and recipient of the Ben Jobe Award in 2023. Beyond his on-court achievements, Stackhouse also developed leadership and business acumen, completing an executive education program at Harvard Business School in 2017, focused on the business of entertainment, media, and sports.