J. Cole Makes Pro Basketball Debut On Sunday: How To Watch

J. Cole will be suiting up for the Rwanda Patriots of the Basketball Africa League.

BYAlexander ColeMay 15, 20219.3K Views

J. Cole just dropped off his brand new project The Off-Season and so far, it has received a ton of great reviews from fans. With his latest record, Cole shows people exactly why he is one of the most highly-regarded rappers in the world, and we can only imagine the work that went into the project. As for his personal life, J. Cole is ready to fulfill a life-long dream, as this weekend, he will be making his pro basketball debut.

Last week, it was revealed that Cole had signed a three to six-game contract with the Rwanda Patriots of the Basketball Africa League, which is a venture created by FIBA and the NBA. His first game will take place on Sunday as his team takes on the Nigeria River Hoopers.

J. Cole Makes Pro Basketball Debut On Sunday: How To Watch

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If you are interested in watching the game in the United States, you will be able to do so on the ESPNEWS channel which will be carrying the game at 7 AM EST on Sunday morning. The Basketball Africa League is set to be a massive phenomenon in the continent of Africa and J. Cole's inclusion in the league will certainly be something to watch for over the course of the season.

Give us your predictions on Cole's statline, in the comments section below.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.