Monta Ellis becomes Alcorn State general manager for upcoming season
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 7:29 PMESPN — Ex-NBA star Monta Ellis named Alcorn State GM
"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.
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