Kendrick Perkins becomes Jackson State's first men's basketball GM
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Kendrick Perkins has been appointed as the first general manager of the men's basketball program at Jackson State University. The former NBA player and current ESPN analyst will also continue his work with the network. Perkins aims to enhance professional connections for players and raise the visibility of the program, which struggled with a 12-21 record last season. His new role underscores a trend of NBA veterans assuming leadership positions in college basketball, particularly in historically Black colleges and universities. Perkins partnered with head coach Trey Johnson and athletic director Ashley Robinson to create this position.
- •Kendrick Perkins appointed GM at Jackson State University
- •Perkins will maintain his role at ESPN
- •Program struggled with a 12-21 record last season
- •Focus on raising visibility and player connections
- •Part of a trend among former NBA players in college sports
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Kendrick Perkins Appointed Jackson State's First-Ever Men's Basketball GM
"The ESPN analyst and 2008 NBA champion will continue his television duties while serving as the HBCU's first general manager.
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