NBA names as connectors for HBCU basketball could be game changer

Kendrick Perkins Joins Jackson State Basketball

Kendrick Perkins Jackson State news just dropped, and it’s a partnership that could change how the Tigers compete off the court. Jackson State announced this week that Perkins, a 14-year NBA veteran and 2008 champion, will join the men’s basketball program as general manager. The move pairs an ESPN analyst with national name recognition to […] The post Kendrick Perkins Is Bringing NBA Star Power to Jackson State Basketball appeared first on HBCU…

NBA names as connectors for HBCU basketball could be game changer

Jackson State made headlines late last week when ESPN contributor and NBA vet Kendrick Perkins announced he was joining the program. Yes, the headline is that Perkins, the former NBA champion and current ESPN analyst, has joined Jackson State men’s basketball as general manager. The role is a volunteer position — but it does not make the move less important.In fact, the volunteer nature of the role may say even more about where HBCU athletics co…