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Monta Ellis becomes Alcorn State general manager for upcoming season

9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:11 AM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Monta Ellis becomes Alcorn State general manager for upcoming season
Summary

Monta Ellis has been named the general manager at Alcorn State, the university announced on August 7, 2026. The former NBA player enjoyed a lengthy career in the league without playing college basketball. This role marks Ellis's first foray into college athletics management as he transitions from his professional playing days. The season will begin soon, with Ellis expected to guide the program in new directions.

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By the Numbers
  • •Monta Ellis played in the NBA for over a decade.
  • •Ellis has no prior college basketball experience.
  • •The announcement was made by the school on August 7, 2026.
  • •He will oversee the team as general manager this season.
Latest Updates
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  • 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Monta Ellis hired as Alcorn State men's basketball team general manager
  • 7:29 PMESPN — Ex-NBA star Monta Ellis named Alcorn State GM
What they're saying
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LORMAN, Miss. (WJTV) – Alcorn men’s basketball announced the hiring of former NBA guard Monta Ellis as the new general manager of the Braves men’s basketball program. Ellis, a Jackson native, brings 12 years of NBA experience to the Braves’ coaching staff after a standout professional career that began when the Golden State Warriors selected […]

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Alcorn State on Friday announced it has hired former longtime NBA guard Monta Ellis as general manager of the men's basketball program. Ellis is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and Alcorn State's main campus is in Lorman, Mississippi.

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Former NBA standout Monta Ellis, who played in the league for more than a decade without playing college basketball, will serve as general manager at Alcorn State this season, the school announced Friday.

— ESPNby Myron Medcalf
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