Contributed by Scott Lipscomb

J. Cole, the North Carolina Rapper and now professional basketball player, made his debut with the Patriots Basketball Club on Sunday and held his own on the court in the Basketball Africa League.

While some may think Cole pursuing hoops is a surprise, he was a high school standout as well as even walked on to the St. John’s team in college. Also having many lyrics referencing hoops, it’s no secret that Cole loves basketball and is a fan of many players in the NBA.

“Cole, whose real name is Jermaine Cole, finished with three points, three rebounds and two assists in just under 18 minutes of action as the Patriots, who are based in Kigali, Rwanda, took on the Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club. His first points came on a putback layup off of a miss by Steve Hagumintwari in the final minute of the first quarter.” Via ESPN.

With his latest album “The Off-Season” on pace to debut at number 1 on the charts, it seems the rapper and new pro athlete really doesn’t ever take a break.