Robert Covington joins Tennessee State basketball staff as chief basketball officer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Former NBA player Robert Covington has returned to Tennessee State to join the coaching staff led by Nolan Smith. As the new chief basketball officer, Covington will oversee player relations, campus engagement, and team activities. The appointment aims to bolster the program as the fall season approaches. Covington played for Tennessee State prior to his professional career and expressed a long-term commitment to the university. He joins a growing trend of former NBA players, including John Wall, Kendrick Perkins, and Monta Ellis, taking on roles within HBCU basketball programs. Smith noted that Covington’s return is intended to provide leadership and support for the future of the basketball program.
- •Robert Covington was named chief basketball officer at Tennessee State.
- •The role includes leading campus engagement and player relations for the program.
- •Covington joins other former NBA players such as John Wall and Monta Ellis in HBCU basketball roles.
- •Tennessee State head coach Nolan Smith confirmed the appointment on Tuesday.
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — Former NBA standout Robert Covington makes major HBCU hoops move
"Former NBA standout Robert Covington is making a return to his HBCU in a big way. In a statement released on Tuesday afternoon by Tennessee State Athletics, Covington is joining Nolan Smith’s staff as the chief basketball officer . In the role, he will lead community and campus engagement, player relations, and team activities, serving as an […] The post Former NBA standout Robert Covington makes major HBCU hoops move appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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