John Wall aims for NBA general manager role after HBCU experience
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
John Wall has declared his ambition to become an NBA general manager, a pursuit he is actively preparing for while serving as President of Basketball Operations at Howard University. In an interview with 247 Sports, Wall emphasized his commitment to understanding the complexities of basketball management, including player evaluation and roster construction. His current role provides a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in the operational aspects of a college basketball program, particularly amidst the evolving of the NIL era.
- •Wall aspires to learn about the basketball front office.
- •He is currently President of Basketball Operations at Howard University.
- •His aim is to grasp player evaluation and roster building.
- •Wall's involvement aligns with the financial realities of the NIL era.
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