Alcorn State announced the hiring of former NBA guard Monta Ellis as the new General Manager of the Braves men’s basketball program, effective immediately. “Today marks the beginning of an incredible new chapter, and I’m truly honored and excited to be named the General Manager for Men’s Basketball at Alcorn State University,” said Ellis on Friday morning. Monta Ellis is Mississippi bredEllis joins an Alcorn State Men’s Basketball program looking to build on last season. “I am extremely excited to welcome Monta to the Alcorn State Men’s Basketball staff as our General Manager,” said a thrilled Jake Morton, recently completing his first year at the helm in Lorman. HBCU with big expectationsBeyond that, Alcorn State officials expect Ellis’ name recognition and NBA pedigree to raise the program’s profile on the national recruiting trail.