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ESPN Analyst Accepts General Manager Role at Jackson State
Kendrick Perkins will serve as men's basketball general manager at Jackson State while continuing his ESPN duties. The former NBA player will also work with the school's broadcast and journalism programs.
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ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State. He will also have a connection to the school's broadcast and journalism program. "I'm thankful for this opportunity to impact young lives and pour back into my community," Perkins told ESPN.
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Perkins worked closely with the new Jackson State coach and athletic director to finalize the role. The Tigers finished 12-21 last season and last reached the NCAA tournament in 2007.
Perkins played 14 seasons in the NBA and won the 2007-08 title with the Boston Celtics. He has served as an ESPN analyst since 2019 and will continue in that position. He joins other current or former NBA players who have taken roles at college programs, including Shaquille O'Neal at Sacramento State, Stephen Curry at Davidson, John Wall at Howard and Damian Lillard at Weber State.
The move marks another example of professional players moving into college basketball operations roles.
