J.R. Smith Enrolling At North Carolina A&T To Pursue Degree & Join Golf Team

Who on Earth saw this coming?

On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the former NBA star would be enrolling at North Carolina A&T to pursue a degree in liberal studies.

Also, he is also hoping to join the golf team.

J.R. Smith is enrolling at North Carolina A&T State University pursuing a degree in Liberal Studies and looking into his NCAA eligibility, hoping to join the schools Golf Team

(via @PGATOUR, h/t @AdamSchefter) pic.twitter.com/zyU4gxM7EF

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) August 11, 2021

The 35-year-old J.R. Smith is enrolling at North Carolina A&T State University to pursue a degree in liberal studies and also is waiting on the NCAA and to sort out his eligibility so he can join the Aggies’ golf team. https://t.co/jiROvIapCm

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 11, 2021

The 6-foot-6 shooting guard played professionally for 16 seasons and won NBA titles with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.

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Smith starts classes on Aug. 18th.

“I’ve got no free time now,” Smith said. “Raising kids and going to school, my schedule will be full. I can’t wait to be a part of the HBCU family.

“I’ve really been embraced by everybody so far on campus. I’m looking forward to start going to football games and repping Aggie Pride.”