US EditionRapper J. Cole Joins China's Basketball Association to Become Oldest Overseas Player
J. Cole becomes a third-league pro basketball player after averaging 2.4 points in five Canadian Elite Basketball League games, ESPN reported.
- On Wednesday, rapper Jermaine Cole signed a professional contract with the Nanjing Monkey Kings of the Chinese Basketball Association, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
- Cole previously competed in the Basketball Africa League with the Rwanda Patriots in 2021 and the Canadian Elite Basketball League with the Scarborough Shooting Stars in 2022.
- With 10 games remaining, the Monkey Kings currently hold an 11-21 record in the CBA and feature former NBA players Tacko Fall, T.J. Leaf, and Jalen Harris.
- In previous league appearances, Cole averaged 2.4 points and 0.6 rebounds in 9.8 minutes per game with the Scarborough Shooting Stars, and recorded five points and five rebounds in 45 minutes of action elsewhere.
- The Grammy-Award-winning artist recently released his latest album, "The Fall-Off," in February and holds multiple BET Hip Hop Awards while producing music for artists including Kendrick Lamar and Young Thug.
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Rapper J Cole signs with Chinese basketball team, his third stint as a professional hoopster
Grammy-winning rapper J Cole, a longtime basketball fanatic, has signed to play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings in the Chinese Basketball Assn. The hip-hop star has played professionally overseas twice before.
J. Cole Signs To Play With Nanjing Monkey Kings Of Chinese Basketball Association
J. Cole is embarking on a new phase in his career. The 41-year-old rapper and producer recently signed a contract with the Chinese Basketball Association, where he will play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings. This wouldn’t be the first time J. Cole has played professional basketball. He also regularly features references to the sport in his music. J. Cole signed a professional basketball contract with the Nanjing Monkey Kings The artist committed to …
J. Cole to Join Chinese Basketball Team Before He Heads Out on Tour
This will be the third time the rapper has played in a professional sports league, per ESPNNEED TO KNOWJ. Cole has signed onto join a Chinese Basketball teamThe rapper confirmed the news in an episode of Talk With Flee on Wednesday, March 26 and ESPN confirmed on Wednesday, April 1J. Cole previously played with the Rwanda Patriots in 2021 and with the Scarborough Shooting Star in 2022J. Cole is hitting the court again!During an an episode Talk W…
J. Cole Signs With the Chinese Basketball Association's Nanjing Monkey Kings
Grammy-winner J. Cole is putting down the mic and once again, lacing up his high tops. The rapper has signed with the Chinese Basketball Association to play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings in Jiangsu. Diehard fans know this isn’t the first time he’s stepped into the international world of professional basketball. Cole previously signed with the Basketball Africa League, playing with the Rwanda Patriots in 2021. The following year, he joined the Can…
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