Master P Fielding Major College Basketball Head Coaching Offers

The New Orleans native says he's not ready yet, but is intrigued by the opportunities.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 10:19pm

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Master P, the entrepreneur and rapper known as Percy Miller, says he has received multiple offers from Division I college basketball programs to become a head coach. Miller, who is currently serving as the president of basketball operations and an assistant coach at the University of New Orleans, believes his unconventional approach to program-building has drawn interest from schools looking to replicate his model. However, the 55-year-old New Orleans native says he's not sure if he's ready to take on a head coaching role just yet.

Why it matters

Master P's success in reviving the University of New Orleans basketball program has made him a sought-after figure in the college coaching landscape. His unique blend of business acumen, player development, and community engagement has caught the attention of other schools looking to modernize their approach to college athletics.

The details

In an interview with TMZ Sports, Master P said that multiple colleges have reached out to him about potential head coaching opportunities. He indicated that some schools are interested in having him oversee their programs, while others have floated the idea of him becoming a head coach. Master P credited Houston's Kelvin Sampson and Colorado's Deion Sanders as influences on his leadership style, which emphasizes player motivation, branding, and community involvement beyond just X's and O's.

  • Master P has been serving as the president of basketball operations and an assistant coach at the University of New Orleans since 2024.

The players

Master P

An entrepreneur, rapper, and former NBA player who is currently serving as the president of basketball operations and an assistant coach at the University of New Orleans.

Kelvin Sampson

The head coach of the Houston Cougars men's basketball team, whose ability to motivate and structure a program has influenced Master P's leadership style.

Deion Sanders

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team, whose emphasis on mentorship and 'fatherhood' has also resonated with Master P.

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What they’re saying

“Now this is business. I'm bringing business people around the university, and I think that's what I bring to the table.”

— Master P (TMZ Sports)

“Even they want me to be a head coach out there. I don't know if I'm ready yet. But I do have interest in that.”

— Master P (TMZ Sports)

“What I like about it is it's not just about winning. If you want to see these guys succeed, you're going to find corporations, you're going to find other people to get around them and keep the program going.”

— Master P (TMZ Sports)

The takeaway

Master P's unconventional approach to college basketball program-building has made him a hot commodity in the coaching world, as schools seek to replicate his model of blending business acumen, player development, and community engagement. While he's not sure if he's ready to take on a head coaching role just yet, Master P's influence is likely to continue expanding in the college basketball landscape.