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Kendrick Perkins becomes basketball GM at Jackson State University

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:43 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Kendrick Perkins becomes basketball GM at Jackson State University

Summary

Kendrick Perkins has been named the men's basketball General Manager at Jackson State University, effective immediately. The former Boston Celtics player, who won an NBA championship in 2008, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to positively influence young athletes and contribute to the community. Perkins, who has worked as an ESPN analyst since 2019, joins a Jackson State program coming off a 12-21 season and that has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2007. He also coaches his son's AAU team.

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By the Numbers

•Kendrick Perkins is the new General Manager for Jackson State basketball.
•He played a key role in the Celtics' 2008 NBA Championship.
•Perkins worked as an NBA analyst for ESPN since 2019.
•Jackson State finished last season with a 12-21 record.
•The program has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2007.

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7:43 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Analyst, Former Celtics NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins Lands New Job

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ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins spent the first seven seasons of his playing career with the Boston Celtics and helped them win the 2008 championship.
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