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Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins joins Jackson State as a volunteer general manager, aiming to boost fundraising, media exposure, and NIL opportunities for the university’s basketball program, reflecting a broader trend of HBCUs tapping pro athletes as strategic advisors.
The latest analysis spotlights standout players from the Mississippi Coast’s Class of 2027, highlighting their stats, recruitment trajectories, and the potential impact on next season’s landscape.
EJ Dampier, a 6‑foot‑10 forward from Madison‑Ridgeland Academy, has been selected for the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U17 National Team, joining a roster that will compete in Istanbul. The selection follows a competitive training camp and reflects a family legacy of athletic excellence.
Kendrick Perkins, a 14‑year NBA veteran and ESPN analyst, has accepted the role of men’s basketball General Manager at Jackson State University, where he will also influence broadcast and journalism programs.
Kendrick Perkins, a 14‑year NBA veteran and current ESPN analyst, has accepted a combined administrative and media position at Jackson State University, where he will work alongside newly appointed head coach Trey Johnson.
Kendrick Perkins, a 2007-08 NBA champion and longtime ESPN analyst, has agreed to lead Jackson State’s men’s basketball program as general manager, bringing his championship experience and media presence to a university seeking a resurgence.
Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins has accepted a dual role as general manager of Jackson State's men's basketball team while continuing his work as an ESPN analyst, aiming to revitalize the program after a challenging season.
Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins, a 2007‑08 league champion, has agreed to serve as Jackson State’s men’s basketball general manager while remaining on ESPN’s NBA coverage.
Kendrick Perkins, a former NBA champion and longtime ESPN analyst, has taken on a historic role at Jackson State University, becoming the school’s first ever men’s basketball general manager.
Jackson State announced that ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins will serve as men's basketball general manager, continuing his broadcasting role while aiming to elevate the program's recruiting profile.
Jackson State University has appointed former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins as general manager of its men's basketball program, marking the latest high‑profile move by an HBCU to enlist a professional star in its athletic leadership.
Kendrick Perkins, the former NBA big man turned ESPN analyst, has been appointed general manager of Jackson State’s basketball program while remaining on ESPN’s NBA coverage. His appointment, announced on Juneteenth, underscores a strategic push to elevate the Tigers’ recruiting and overall competitiveness.
Perkins, a 14‑year NBA veteran and 2008 champion, joins Jackson State as general manager to support first‑year coach Trey Johnson and bring his broadcasting expertise from ESPN to the university's program.
The new role blends Perkins’ championship pedigree with a commitment to student development and player branding at Jackson State.
Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins is now the general manager of Jackson State University's men's basketball program, where he will also collaborate with the school's broadcast and journalism initiatives.
Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins is set to step into a front‑office role unlike any he has held before, aiming to elevate Jackson State men’s basketball under new leadership.
A growing trend sees coaches and quarterbacks relocate as a unit, reshaping program building and player movement.
Former Mississippi State and Jackson State stars Jeff Brantley and Dave Clark have been selected for the 2026 College Baseball Hall of Fame class, with their induction ceremony scheduled for February 11, 2027, in Overland Park, Kansas.
A look at Jeff Brantley’s remarkable journey from a record‑setting college pitcher to a beloved broadcaster, culminating in his upcoming Hall of Fame induction.
Jackson State University celebrates a record five players chosen for the 2026 Swingman Classic, a showcase of top HBCU talent during MLB All-Star weekend.
A rising star from Madison‑Ridgeland Academy is one of 18 athletes invited to a prestigious training camp, eyeing a place on the team that will chase another gold medal at the upcoming world tournament.
Jackson State University’s Tyree Reed, a transfer outfielder, earns a historic invitation to the MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, highlighting his stellar 2025 performance and setting the stage for the upcoming MLB Draft in Philadelphia.
The Cowgirls' 2026 campaign begins with a home exhibition on Aug. 6, then travels to Alcorn State before a series of home fixtures, conference road trips and a final stretch that culminates in the Southland Conference Tournament in Commerce, Texas.
Jackson State's football program has landed its first verbal commitment for the 2027 class, a zero‑star offensive lineman from Texas, while the 2026 roster remains among the most star‑laden in school history.