Yahoo Sports reports: ESPN analyst and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins is heading to Jackson State, where he will serve as the men’s basketball general manager while also mentoring students in the university’s broadcast and journalism program. The move marks a new chapter in Perkins’ commitment to developing future leaders both on and off the court.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 19, 2026 7:23 PM
Jackson State lands high-profile addition in ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins
ESPN analyst and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins is heading to Jackson State, where he will serve as the men’s basketball general manager while also mentoring students in the university’s broadcast and journalism program. The move marks a new chapter in Perkins’ commitment to developing future leaders both on and off the court.
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