ESPN's Perkins takes role as Jackson State GM (opens original article in a new tab)

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State, while also working with the school's broadcast and journalism program. He joins other NBA players in college coaching roles.

• ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has been named general manager of Jackson State men's basketball
• Perkins will also work with the school's broadcast and journalism program
• Perkins joins other NBA players in college coaching roles