*Master P has been appointed as the president of basketball operations at the University of New Orleans.
In a statement, the university emphasized that the hip-hop star’s (born Percy Miller) leadership aims to elevate the Privateers basketball program, highlighting his expertise and influence in the sport.
“This is a tremendously exciting day for the future of New Orleans Privateers basketball,” head men’s basketball coach Stacy Hollowell said, Vibe reports.
“I am thrilled to add coach Percy Miller to our staff as President of Basketball Operations. Coach Miller cares deeply about his city, the University of New Orleans and Privateers basketball. We will benefit from his basketball knowledge and his relationships with people within the city and the game,” Hollowell continued.
Master P added, “As a kid growing up in New Orleans, I can honestly say that basketball changed and saved my life. At that time, UNO was one of the best programs in the country. It was all about Privateer Nation, and there was so much excitement on the Lakefront.
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He continued “As President of Basketball Operations, I am committed to bringing back that winning tradition to NOLA’s Team. But this is bigger than the game—it’s about educating and creating future leaders at the same time. I’m here to make sure that these young student-athletes have the opportunities, resources and mentorship to succeed on and off the court. UNO is our culture, our community, our city, our team and our family. It’s time to bring the love and passion back to New Orleans basketball.”
In 1999, Master P briefly joined the Charlotte Hornets’ training camp roster before being released and later signed by the Toronto Raptors, though he was cut before the season began, per Vibe. The rapper and entrepreneur has also found success as a coach, leading his AAU team, P. Miller’s Ballers, to three national championships. His coaching helped shape future NBA stars like Brandon Jennings, Lance Stephenson, DeMar DeRozan, and Jalen Suggs.
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