Twitter reacts to Jerry Stackhouse’s hiring at Vanderbilt

By Betsy Goodfriend, Senior Writer

Apr 6, 2019

Photo by Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Twitter

Vanderbilt’s hiring of Jerry Stackhouse as the men’s basketball head coach on Friday afternoon elicited plenty of reactions on Twitter from former Vanderbilt student-athletes to sports media figures to basketball legends.

Here’s what the sports world had to say about Stackhouse.

Dwyane Wade, former teammate of Stackhouse with the Miami Heat, current Miami Heat guard

Facts. S/O to @jerrystackhouse https://t.co/9ru0POYiKY
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 5, 2019

Fran Fraschilla, current college basketball analyst for ESPN

Smart take here. I’ve witnessed Jerry Stackhouse’s coaching passion in AAU hoops. He grinded as head coach in @nbagleague. Made nice transition from player to coach. But, this job is a real opportunity and even bigger challenge. https://t.co/uycB1NPd7E
— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) April 5, 2019

Roy Williams, current UNC men’s basketball head coach

Roy Williams on Jerry Stackhouse:

“Jerry was one of our great players at Carolina and was an outstanding player in the NBA for a long time. He has paid his dues to prepare for this job – coaching in the G-League and sponsoring and coaching teams at the high school level."
— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) April 5, 2019

Skip Bayless, former Vanderbilt Hustler sports editor class of 1974, current TV host for Fox Sports 1

Good for my school, Vanderbilt, hiring Jerry Stackhouse. I've been around him. Impressive presence. Winning personality. Name cache. He'll be able to recruit despite by far the toughest academic admission requirements in the SEC.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) April 6, 2019

Riley LaChance, Vanderbilt basketball (2014-2018), current player in Poland

I like the direction things are headed...⚓️👇 https://t.co/EAnLI0X7kD
— Riley LaChance (@LaChance_13) April 5, 2019

David Price, Vanderbilt Baseball (2005-2007), current Red Sox starting pitcher

Beyond excited for the hire of @jerrystackhouse to be the next head basketball coach for @vandymbb !! Grew up admiring Stack!! Big things on the horizon for our basketball program!! #anchordown
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) April 5, 2019

Dick Vitale, current college basketball broadcaster for ESPN

I wish Jerry ⁦@jerrystackhouse⁩ the best / heard super things about his development as a coach but this is going to be his biggest challenge that he faces in his hoops career ! The @SEC is TOUGH! https://t.co/Fo1mCbhitZ
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) April 5, 2019

Quentin Richardson, former NBA player

Major salute to @jerrystackhouse on the Vandy job!! OG has put the work in and deserves this opportunity to lead!! Did his thing in the D-League and as an assistant on the NBA level too. Congrats OG!! Keep setting the example for all of us!! 💯
— Quentin Richardson (@QRich) April 5, 2019

Mario Chalmers, former teammate of Stackhouse with the Miami Heat, current player in Italy’s Lega Basket Serie A

My guy stack....congrats RT @wojespn: Memphis Grizzlies assistant Jerry Stackhouse has agreed to a six-year contract to become Vanderbilt’s head coach, sources tell ESPN.
— Mario Chalmers (@mchalmers15) April 5, 2019

Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt football (2010-2013), current San Francisco 49ers wide receiver

https://twitter.com/jmattjmattjmatt/status/1114216579905085440

Willie Geist, former Vanderbilt Hustler editor class of 1997, current TV personality for NBC

Welcome to Nashville, Coach @JerryStackhouse! #AnchorDown https://t.co/Tf0XxwUqnL
— Willie Geist (@WillieGeist) April 5, 2019

Rob Stone, current host for FOX Sports

Just became a Vandy fan https://t.co/0RQKNXjOhW
— Rob Stone (@RobStoneONFOX) April 5, 2019

Steve Tchiengang, Vanderbilt basketball (2008-2012)

Welcome coach! Looking forward to have you at the helm of our basketball program. https://t.co/AtOuyjpKC7
— Steve Tchiengang (@StevieThunder33) April 5, 2019

Jaime Pressly, actress on My Name is Earl

Congratulations to my old friend @jerrystackhouse vanderbiltu is lucky to have you! Your constant #excellence never ceases to amaze me! You make our #hometown #PROUD… https://t.co/H1t8bTsP2w
— Jaime Pressly (@theJaimePressly) April 5, 2019

About the Contributor

Betsy Goodfriend, Former Deputy Sports Editor

Betsy Goodfriend ('21) was the Deputy Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. She majored in Human and Organizational Development with a minor in Business. In her free time, she enjoys online shopping, creating to-do lists and watching football even if she has no interest in either team playing. She can be reached at [email protected].

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