Twitter reacts to Jerry Stackhouse’s hiring at Vanderbilt
Photo by Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Twitter
April 6, 2019
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
Crazy I used to get buckets with my guy on NBA Live.. welcome to West End @jerrystackhouse !!! #AnchorDown https://t.co/tsQJsqTART
— Jordan Matthews (@jmattjmattjmatt) April 5, 2019
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
Betsy Goodfriend ('21) is a deputy sports editor for the Vanderbilt Hustler. She is majoring 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]
