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Former NBA guard Monta Ellis named Alcorn State general manager
Hindustan Times reports that Alcorn State University has hired former NBA guard Monta Ellis as general manager of its men's basketball programme. Ellis, 40, is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and was…
The Story in Brief
Hindustan Times reports that Alcorn State University has hired former NBA guard Monta Ellis as general manager of its men's basketball programme. Ellis, 40, is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and was drafted by Golden State in 2005. He averaged 17.8 points over 12 NBA seasons with four teams and was named most improved player in 2007. Alcorn State athletic director E. D'Wayne Robinson called Ellis a 'proud Mississippi son' and praised his championship pedigree. The team finished 9-23 last season under head coach Jake Morton.
The Indian Opinion
Some will dismiss this as a minor US college hire, but it tests whether a former NBA star can shape a programme beyond playing. Indian sports fans should watch for how Ellis' 'basketball knowledge' translates into recruiting and strategy. The real question: can Alcorn State improve on last season's 9-23 record? That number will settle the hype.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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