Jackson, Miss. — Kendrick Perkins has been appointed general manager of the Jackson State University men’s basketball program, according to a report published on June 19, 2026.
The unexpected hire immediately places Perkins in a leading off-court role at the Southwestern Athletic Conference school, marking a surprising development within the college basketball landscape.
Jackson State has not yet released further information about the terms of Perkins’ position or his start date.
Source: New York Post
