Sources: Jackson State to hire next athletics director

ASHLEY ROBINSON
 

Vice President and Director of Athletics
Photo Courtesy: PVAMU Athletics

JACKSON, Mississippi -- Jackson State will soon announce Jackson native Ashley Robinson as its next athletic director, according to two sources with knowledge of the hire.

The university has called a press conference for 11 a.m. Tuesday, where it is expected to introduce Robinson, who recently completed his fifth year as director of athletics for Prairie View A&M.

JSU spokesperson Maxine Greenleaf said university president Andrew Bynum has no comment at this time.

Robinson will replace Wheeler Brown, who was relieved of his duties in December. Bynum, along with members of his administrative team, has been running the department in the interim.

Robinson's resume indicates he's been a fast-riser. It includes one previous stop at JSU, where he served as assistant compliance director for the 2007 academic year before going to his alma mater, Mississippi Valley State.

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