And-Ones: Perkins, Bonga, Brooks, NBA Options

By Dana Gauruder | at June 20, 2026 11:46 am Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the basketball general manager at Jackson State, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “I’m thankful for this opportunity to impact young lives and pour back into my community,” Perkins said, who will continue to work for ESPN. Perkins worked closely with new Jackson State coach Trey Johnson and athletic director Ashley Robinson to finalize the role. The Tigers went 12-21 last season and haven’t made a trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2007. Here’s more from around...