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The New Orleans men’s basketball team has named music mogul Percy “Master P” Miller the President of Basketball Operations.
The multi-hyphenate New Orleans son is an entertainer, musician, producer, author, and much more. But Percy “Master P” Miller is also a former college basketball player who has coached the sport for the past two decades. His AAU team, P. Miller’s Ballers, won three national championships. He also coached future NBA players DeMar DeRozan, Brandon Jennings, Lance Stephenson, and Jalen Suggs. So it comes as no surprise that the New Orleans men’s basketball team has named Miller the new President of Basketball Operations.
“This is a tremendously exciting day for the future of New Orleans Privateers basketball,” said head men’s basketball coach Stacy Hollowell. “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.”
“As a kid growing up in New Orleans, I can honestly say that basketball changed and saved my life,” said Miller. “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.”
Despite his enormous success in the music industry, Miller says he finds the greatest fulfillment in coaching the next generation of players and giving back to his community. His goal is to inspire young people and uplift their communities. As founder and chairman of Team Hope Foundation, Miller is deeply committed to improving the lives of youth and the elderly through programs designed to enhance their quality of life.
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