Dominique Wilkins to help lead Alabama State men’s basketball program
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The Alabama State men’s basketball team will have a Hall of Famer leading the program.
Dominique Wilkins, best known for his career with the Atlanta Hawks, will be the team’s first General Manager. The school announced the appointment during its annual Basketball Tipoff Reception on Tuesday.
As the program’s GM, Wilkins will work with:
- Fundraising + donor engagement
- NIL partnerships
- Revenue sharing
- Roster planning
- Student-athlete development
“To be at a place like Alabama State University is exciting; it’s a new challenge. The programs are trending upward, so it’s an exciting time to join them and accelerate the growth.”
Dominique Wilkins
Over his 15-year career, Wilkins racked up plenty of accolades including:
- 9x NBA All-Star
- 7x All-NBA
- 2x NBA Slam Dunk Champion
- NBA scoring champion (1986)
He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006 and he was named to the NBA 75th anniversary team in 2021. He has a statue located outside State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
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