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Report: ESPN broadcaster Kendrick Perkins set to join Jackson State men’s basketball as new GM

By The Associated Press

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former NBA player and 2007-08 league champion Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the general manager for Jackson State’s men’s basketball team.

ESPN.com first reported the deal on Friday. Perkins has been working as an analyst for the network, which also reported Perkins intends to continue in his current television role and will have ties to the university’s broadcast and journalism program.

School officials have not yet made an announcement. Perkins will be working with new Jackson State coach Trey Johnson and athletic director Ashley Robinson. The Tigers went 12-21 last season and have not made the NCAA Tournament since 2007.

Perkins spent 14 seasons in the NBA, playing for the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, the New Orleans Pelicans and Cleveland Cavaliers. He won his title with the Celtics and joined ESPN in 2019.

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Celtics guard Derrick White takes role as president of basketball strategy with alma mater, Colorado

By The Associated Press
DENVER (AP) — The name of Boston Celtics guard Derrick White surfaced on draft night. Not as part of a trade or anything, just for taking on a new title with a familiar school. White was announced Tuesday as the president of basketball strategy for his alma mater, Colorado. When he's not shooting jumpers for the Celtics, he will assist head coach Tad Boyle in mentoring and inspiring future Buffaloes players. In addition, White, who turns 32 on July 2, and his family are donating $2 million to the men’s basketball program. It's simply the latest title to add to his list that already includes NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist. “Everything happens for a reason,” White said in a video posted on the team's social media account. “I was where I was supposed to be.”
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