LSU men’s basketball head coach Will Wade announced on May 8 the addition of five new staff members for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
The announcement introduces changes in several key roles, reflecting an effort to strengthen operations, scouting, analytics, nutrition, and athletic training within the program. The appointments include Nick Flory as Director of Operations, Brady Jones as Director of Scouting and Video, Isaac Stansbury as Director of Analytics and Scouting, Allison Wade as Associate Director of Performance Nutrition, and Shawn Eddy returning as men’s basketball trainer.
Flory returns to LSU after serving in similar positions at NC State and McNeese. “The Director of Operations position is an important job because of all the logistics and planning for a college basketball season,” said Coach Wade. “Nick Flory has handled this position with success in our last three seasons at McNeese and NC State. We are happy to have him continue that role at his alma mater, LSU.” Flory’s background includes coaching experience at Link Academy where he contributed to a national championship run.
Jones joins from NC State where he was Video Coordinator under Wade. He will oversee scouting and video operations at LSU. “Brady Jones will serve us well in scouting and video, two important elements of the program,” Coach Wade said. Jones has previous experience working with NCAA Tournament teams both at TCU and during his earlier tenure with LSU.
Stansbury rejoined Coach Wade’s staff after working in analytics roles at both NC State and McNeese following his playing career at Mississippi State. “Isaac Stansbury has been a part of college basketball his entire life from watching as a child his father coach, to playing for Mississippi State… As LSU fans already are aware, I believe strongly in analytics and Isaac will be a big help for us in that regard,” said Coach Wade.
Allison Wade brings sports dietitian expertise from her time leading performance nutrition initiatives at NC State. “Allison Wade made a difference for us at NC State and she will make a difference for us here at LSU. She is the best in her profession I have worked with in my coaching career,” said Coach Wade.
Eddy returns to serve his twentieth season with LSU Basketball after spending last year alongside Coach Wade at NC State: “One of the nice things about returning to LSU was being able to bring Shawn Eddy back for his 20th season with LSU Basketball,” said Coach Wade.
