Stansbury began his coaching career at his alma mater as a student assistant (1982–83).

In 1984, Stansbury moved to Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, where he served a six-year term as an assistant, helping guide that team to three consecutive winning seasons, beginning with a conference tournament championship and a subsequent NCAA tournament second round berth during the 1986–87 season, while the Governors posted a mark of 20–12.

[2] After leaving Austin Peay, Stansbury served as an assistant coach at Mississippi State under Richard Williams from 1990 to 1994.

He became Williams' associate head coach and top recruiter in 1994 and remained in that position until 1998.

Stansbury announced his retirement on March 15, 2012; he cited a desire to spend more time with his family.

[5] Stansbury helped the Aggie coaching staff sign a consensus top-10 recruiting class which was regarded as one of the most heralded groups in school history.

[7][8][9][10] Shortly after his tenure ended at Western Kentucky, Stansbury was hired as an assistant under Penny Hardaway.