# From the NBA to College Basketball: Monta Ellis Takes Over as Alcorn State GM

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Podcast: [NBA Draft Junkies Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nba-draft-junkies-podcast-7542220)
Published: 2026-09-14T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Alcorn State GM Monta Ellis joins Rafael Barlowe to discuss his transition from NBA star to college basketball executive and why he chose to take on the challenge of helping build the Alcorn State men's basketball program. Ellis reflects on Mississippi's golden era of basketball, his development and NBA career, while also discussing NIL, roster construction, fundraising, recruiting and his vision for the future of Alcorn State basketball.

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