Sources – Stackhouse agrees to coach Vanderbilt

Memphis Grizzlies' assistant Jerry Stackhouse has accepted a six-year contract to become Vanderbilt's head coach, sources told ESPN.

Vanderbilt's new sporting director, Malcolm Turner, had closely watched Stackhouse in Turner's previous position as chairman of the NBA's G-League.

In addition to the six-year contract for Stackhouse, Vanderbilt is committed to strengthening its financial commitment to the program, including increasing the salaries and budgets of assistant coaches.

Stackhouse's intense workout style earned him significant respect during his two seasons as a 905 Raptors coach in the G-League, where he won a title in 2017.

Stackhouse is an interesting way to stop Penny Hardaway, his American rival, from recruiting Penny Hardaway, paving the way for a fascinating regional recruiting battle.

Stackhouse, an NBA veteran for 18 years, has two years of experience as a head coach with the G-League affiliate in Toronto, where he was also the # 1 veteran of the NBA for 18 years. 39, coach of the year for the G-League during his 2017 championship season.

Stackhouse, 44, spent two years as an NBA assistant, including Toronto and Memphis.

Vanderbilt dismissed Bryce Drew as coach after a winless season for the Southeast Conference.