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Kendrick Perkins Named Jackson State Men's Basketball General Manager
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has agreed to serve as general manager of the Jackson State men's basketball team. He will also connect to the university's broadcast and journalism program while retaining his ESPN role.
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Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State, ESPN reported. Perkins will also have a connection to the school's broadcast and journalism program. Perkins spoke to ESPN on Friday, June 19, 2026.
"I'm thankful for this opportunity to impact young lives and pour back into my community," he said. He worked with Jackson State coach Trey Johnson and athletic director Ashley Robinson to finalize the role. The Tigers finished the most recent season with a 12-21 record.
Jackson State last appeared in the NCAA tournament in 2007, when Johnson was a player on that team. Perkins played 14 seasons in the NBA and won the 2007-08 championship with the Boston Celtics. He has been an ESPN analyst since 2019 and will continue in that role.
Perkins joins other current or former NBA players in similar college positions, including Shaquille O'Neal at Sacramento State, Stephen Curry at Davidson, John Wall at Howard and Damian Lillard at Weber State.
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