Kendrick Perkins hired as general manager for Jackson State basketball
Yahoo Sports • 2 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.
- 6:39 PMYahoo Sports — Report: ESPN broadcaster Kendrick Perkins set to join Jackson State men’s basketball as new GM
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Kendrick Perkins named Jackson State men’s basketball GM, will remain with ESPN
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Report: ESPN broadcaster Kendrick Perkins set to join Jackson State men's basketball as new GM
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Why Jackson State is hiring ESPN pundit Kendrick Perkins as men's basketball general manager
- 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 player and 2007-08 league champion Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the general manager for Jackson State's men's basketball team. Perkins has been working as an analyst for the network, which also reported Perkins intends to continue in his current television role and will have ties to the university's broadcast and journalism program. Perkins will be working with new Jackson State coach Trey Johnson and athletic director Ashley Robinson.
"Kendrick Perkins is the latest ESPN NBA personality to dip their toe in the world of college basketball program management. Big Perk, a 14-year NBA veteran and ESPN NBA analyst, has agreed to become the men’s basketball general manager at Jackson State. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Sham Charania. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins…
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 6:39 PMReport: ESPN broadcaster Kendrick Perkins set to join Jackson State men’s basketball as new GM
Former NBA player and 2007-08 league champion Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the general manager for Jackson State’s men’s basketball team.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 10:30 PMKendrick Perkins named Jackson State men’s basketball GM, will remain with ESPN
Kendrick Perkins is the latest ESPN NBA personality to dip their toe in the world of college basketball program management. Big Perk, a 14-year NBA veteran and ESPN NBA analyst, has agreed to become the men’s basketball general manager at Jackson State. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Sham Charania. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins…
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:22 PMReport: ESPN broadcaster Kendrick Perkins set to join Jackson State men's basketball as new GM
Former NBA player and 2007-08 league champion Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the general manager for Jackson State's men's basketball team. Perkins has been working as an analyst for the network, which also reported Perkins intends to continue in his current television role and will have ties to the university's broadcast and journalism program. Perkins will be working with new Jackson State coach Trey Johnson and athletic director Ashley Robinson.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:32 PMWhy Jackson State is hiring ESPN pundit Kendrick Perkins as men's basketball general manager
Here's why the ESPN basketball analyst was hired as a general manager for Jackson State's men's basketball program.
- 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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