Kendrick Perkins hired as general manager for Jackson State basketball
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Kendrick Perkins has been appointed as the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State, effective June 19, 2026. Perkins, a 14-year NBA veteran and 2008 champion with the Boston Celtics, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the community and coaching staff, led by first-year head coach Trey Johnson. His role is expected to enhance the program and provide a connection to Jackson State's broadcast and journalism initiatives. Perkins’ recruitment is seen as a strategic step in supporting the program’s development and outreach.
- •Kendrick Perkins starts role on June 19, 2026.
- •He previously played 14 seasons in the NBA.
- •Perkins won a championship with the Celtics in 2008.
- •Trey Johnson is the first-year head coach.
- •Perkins aims to connect with the community and support athletes.
- 7:38 PMESPN NBA — ESPN's Perkins takes role as Jackson State GM
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Former NBA star Kendrick Perkins hired as Jackson State basketball general manager
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Kendrick Perkins to become men's basketball general manager of HBCU Jackson State
"Former NBA star Kendrick Perkins is joining the Jackson State men's basketball staff as the team's general manager, according to a report from ESPN.
"Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State, he told ESPN.
"Kendrick Perkins to become men's basketball general manager of HBCU Jackson State
Sources
External links- ESPN NBAJun 19, 2026, 7:38 PMESPN's Perkins takes role as Jackson State GM
Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State, he told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 6:41 PMFormer NBA star Kendrick Perkins hired as Jackson State basketball general manager
Former NBA star Kendrick Perkins is joining the Jackson State men's basketball staff as the team's general manager, according to a report from ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 6:35 PMKendrick Perkins to become men's basketball general manager of HBCU Jackson State
Kendrick Perkins to become men's basketball general manager of HBCU Jackson State
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