{
  "id": 6333852,
  "title": "Former NBA player Robert Covington joins Tennessee State basketball staff",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/former-nba-player-robert-covington-joins-tennessee-state-basketball",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T21:57:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-nba-player-robert-covington-215741195.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NBA legend Robert Covington has returned to his alma mater, Tennessee State University, as the school's new chief basketball officer. Covington, who previously played for the Rockets, 76ers, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, and Clippers, will oversee player relations, community involvement, and team activities. Covington, a three-time All-OVC and two-time BOXTOROW HBCU All-American, appeared in 614 NBA games from 2013 to 2024, averaging 14.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. Covington expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating that this role is about TSU, its people, and building something special for the future.",
  "summary": "Robert Covington, one of the greatest players in Tennessee State history who went on to play in the NBA, has joined coach Nolan Smith's staff.",
  "key_points": [
    "Robert Covington joins Tennessee State as chief basketball officer",
    "Former NBA player played 614 games, averaged 14.8 points",
    "Covington honored opportunity to build future for TSU"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Robert Shwartzman joins Peugeot for WEC 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/robert-shwartzman-joins-peugeot-for-wec-2027",
        "published": "2026-09-08T12:05:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Former NBA player Robert Covington joins Tennessee State basketball staff",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/former-nba-player-robert-covington-joins-tennessee-state-basketball-6333853",
        "published": "2026-09-08T21:57:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}