Update 05/27/2022 11:28am:
J. Cole’s time in the music industry found him building an empire, but now it appears the rapper is giving basketball a real shot. Previously, it was reported that Cole signed a contract with the Scarborough Shooting Stars in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Since then, it appears the rapper has made his debut with the team, as spotted by Drake.
Via Instagram, Drake posted a screenshot of J. Cole suited up in the team’s uniform while on the court. Drake’s caption found him saying, “It’s real @scarboroughshootingstars my brother just checked in 🤞🏽.” The team is owned by Nicholas “OVO Niko” Corino, and he spoke to Complex, revealing that Drake helped Cole land the spot on the team.
Corino said “You know, Dreamville and OVO are family. Drake had a birthday party in L.A. last year. The conversation was, ‘I heard you have your team.’ It organically grew from there.” Take a look above.
source: Complex
Original 05/19/2022 10:40pm:
According to reports, J. Cole will continue to pursue his professional basketball career after signing with the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
Cole will be playing for the Scarborough Shooting Stars, and marks the second consecutive year he's played professionally after hooping with the Patriots Basketball Club of the Basketball Africa League.
"Scarborough is a basketball hotbed that has produced some of Canada’s very best players," CEBL CEO and Commissioner Mike Morreale said when the team was founded. "When the new team hits the court in 2022 it will bring an elevated passion and love for the game, the Scarborough community, and for the next generation of CEBL stars."
The Shooting Stars are hopeful that bringing J. Cole on board will generate some popularity for the team as they embark on their inaugural season.
Source: bleacherreport.com
