Rapper J. Cole of the Rwanda Patriots BBC has completed his contractual obligation to the Basketball Africa League and has departed from Rwanda because of a "family obligation," a source told ESPN's The Undefeated. The Rwanda Patriots will set off against the Nigeria River Hoopers on Sunday . The New Times‘ Twitter account posted a video of J. Cole apparently preparing to play for the country’s Patriots team. Hip-hop to hoops: J. Cole joins Rwanda basketball team. Photos. List of teams in Rwanda. The Rwandan newspaper The New Times broke the news on Sunday (May 9) and revealed that the “Middle Child” rapper touched down in the East African country over the weekend.. Cole is reportedly listed as one of four possible foreign players for the Patriots, which will … The inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) season will tip off today at 4:00 p.m. CAT / 10 a.m. J. Cole's dreams of playing professional basketball are about to come true. The BAL maiden season is set to kick off from May 16 to 30 in Kigali, Rwanda. The signing will reportedly become official Thursday. The musician will reportedly play for Rwanda's Patriots Basketball Club as one of the team's two non-African players. Cole will play in jersey number 15 for the team representing Rwanda in the BAL. He will play in jersey number 15 for the team representing Rwanda in the BAL. Sources: American rap star J. Cole is signing a deal in the Basketball Africa League with Rwanda’s Patriots B.B.C. ET / 4:00 p.m. CAT when Rwanda’s Patriots Basketball … "J. Cole is a very good shooter. Cole is now in Rwanda, according to the New Times Rwanda, and is on the roster of the Rwanda Patriots BBC. News filtered through on Monday of the musician being on the brink of signing a deal with Rwanda-based Patriots BBC, a team that will be playing in the all-new Basketball Africa League. J. Cole will play 3-to-6 games, the first of which on Sunday vs. Nigeria. Jermaine Cole had 5 points, 3 assists and 5 rebounds in 45 minutes of three preliminary games. The inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) season will tip off today at 4:00 p.m. CAT / 10 a.m. “J. J. Cole played basketball at Sanford High School in North Carolina and he walked on to the St. John’s University men’s basketball team, but he began his music career before playing for the Division I team. Ibeh. J. Cole playing for the Rwanda Patriots BBC. Patriots quickly established themselves as Rwanda’s biggest basketball club since the club’s inception in 2014. The team will face Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers on Sunday in the opening game of the first-ever Basketball Africa League (BAL). Cole, 36, arrived in Rwanda this week and is currently quarantining, per The Undefeated. Patriots of Rwanda are the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). DAKAR, Senegal, May 14, 2021/ — BAL Rosters Feature 154 Players from 24 Countries Across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S.; Rwanda’s Patriots Basketball Club to Face Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers in First BAL Game on May 16 at 4:00 p.m. CAT / 10 a.m. Below are facts and figures about the BAL: • … In a video shared by the official Rwanda Patriots BBC Instagram account, Cole is seen practicing with the team, and on Friday he was confirmed on the roster from the Basketball Africa League’s official Twitter account as Jermaine Cole, listed as No. The inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) season would tip off today at 4:00 p.m. CAT / 10 a.m. Founded in 2014 by a group of top corporate executives from diverse sectors of the economy, the team was formed with a vision to take the Rwandan Basketball game to another level. BAL Rosters Feature 154 Players from 24 Countries Across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S.; Rwanda’s Patriots Basketball Club to … KIGALI (Rwanda), May 15 — American rap star J. Cole has signed with the Rwanda Patriots and will play as a shooting forward in the maiden NBA-backed Basketball Africa League which starts in the East African nation tomorrow. As per reports from The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears, J. Cole is currently quarantining in order to] play in the 12-team league. The win, their second of the tournament, sends Patriots to the quarterfinals having beaten Rivers Hoopers of Nigeria on the opening day last Sunday. ET. As per reports from The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears, J. Cole is currently quarantining in order to] play in the 12-team league. But, even with the home advantage, the club is seen by many as underdogs compared to the two aforementioned sides. DAKAR, Senegal, May 14, 2021/ — BAL Rosters Feature 154 Players from 24 Countries Across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S.; Rwanda’s Patriots Basketball Club to Face Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers in First BAL Game on May 16 at 4:00 p.m. CAT / 10 a.m. 15. J. Cole signed to play at least three games in the Basketball Africa League with the Rwanda Patriots. Rwanda national basketball team is a basketball team that represents Rwanda in international competitions. The North Carolina native recently performed at The NBA All-Star game in Charlotte and was seen quite frequently courtside rooting on some of our favorite players. (208-27) (208-27) Full Profile. Patriots quickly established themselves as Rwanda’s biggest basketball club since the club’s inception in 2014. The “Lights Please” hitmaker, who was a talented baller during his youth, is allegedly set to sign for the Rwanda Patriots this week (beginning May 10) and will be included on the roster for the team’s match against the Nigeria River Hoopers on Sunday, May 9, as part of the inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League, according to ESPN. ESPN's Marc Spears reports the 36-year-old rapper has completed his contractual obligations with the Rwanda Patriots of the Basketball Africa League and has left the country. It looks like he’s about to compete for a roster spot in the newly-created Basketball Africa League according to Rwanda’s English newspaper, The New Times Rwanda. Rap star J. Cole has signed with the Rwanda Patriots and will play as a shooting forward in the maiden NBA-backed Basketball Africa League which starts in … The inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) season will tip-off today at 4:00 p.m. CAT / 10 a.m. Rwanda's representatives in the upcoming inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL), Patriots Basketball Club, will begin training ahead of next week's elite competition. Cole will play in jersey number 15 for the team representing Rwanda in the BAL The award-winning rapper and music producer, whose full name is Jermaine Lamarr Cole, 36, played the sport in … J. Cole is making his hoop dreams a reality. ... to play for the Rwanda Patriots B.B.C. Below are facts and figures about the BAL: Established in 2014, it plays its home games at Amahoro Indoor Stadium. According to ESPN, J. Cole is expected to play for the Rwanda Patriots in the inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League. The team is a four-time champion of the Rwandan National Basketball League. Rapper J. Cole is signing to play professional basketball in the Basketball Africa League. #BREAKING: American rapper J. Cole @JColeNC is in Rwanda and could feature for local side Patriots at the upcoming Basketball Africa League. #BREAKING: American rapper J. Cole @JColeNC is in Rwanda and could feature for local side Patriots at the upcoming Basketball Africa League. has signed a deal to play in the Basketball Africa League with Rwanda's Patriots BBC. KIGALI, Rwanda, May 16, 2021/ — The inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) season will tip off today at 4:00 p.m. CAT / 10 a.m. According to ESPN, the rapper had arrived in Rwanda on May 8 to sign with the team in order to play in the 12-team league.. Alan Major Cole, Patriots coach, had released the roster of 13 players on Friday, which includes the rapper. Patriots BBC: 2020-2021 Basketball Africa League season breakdown. J. Cole's name featured on the roster of 13 players released Friday night by Patriots head coach Alan Major. The 36-year-old rapper is set to play in the inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League for the Rwanda Patriots, according to the New Times. Full-Squad: J. Cole , Brandon Costner, Prince Ibeh Chinenye , Bush Wamukota, Aristide Mugabe, Sedar Sagamba, Elie Kaje, Dieudonne Ndizeye Ndayisaba, Steven Hagumintwari, Jean-Jacques Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza, Jean-Paul Ndoli, Sano Gasana and … Patriots of Rwanda are the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). J. Cole is one of four signings that Patriots have made to beef up their roster, along with Brandon … The New Times‘ Twitter account posted a video of J. Cole apparently preparing to play for the country’s Patriots team. The New Times Rwanda was first to report that Jermaine Lamarr Cole is listed as one of the four foreign players on the Rwanda Patriots BBC roster, of the Basketball Africa League. But, even with the home advantage, the club is seen by many as underdogs compared to the two aforementioned sides. Out of the four foreign players spot, the Rwanda-based team has used one to … Before 2000, Team Rwanda was virtually unknown to most basketball fans worldwide. The Basketball Africa League is set to tip off its inaugural season on Sunday, May 16. They have so far won four league titles, including of the last three seasons. The Patriots BBC won 2 of their 3 games during the 2020-2021 Basketball Africa League season. Cole, 36, arrived in Rwanda this week and is currently quarantining, per The Undefeated. Rapper J. Cole of the Rwanda Patriots BBC has completed his contractual obligation to the Basketball Africa League and has departed from Rwanda because of a "family obligation," a source told ESPN's The Undefeated. It looks like he’s about to compete for a roster spot in the newly-created Basketball Africa League according to Rwanda’s English newspaper, The New Times Rwanda. ET when Rwanda’s Patriots Basketball Club (BBC) takes on Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers at the Kigali Arena in Rwanda… J. Cole's name featured on the roster of 13 players released Friday night by Patriots head coach Alan Major. The Patriots wrote on Instagram, "The @nbaafricaofficialwelcomes you @realcoleworld in @thebal #1000hills are pleased to have you at @patriotsbbc feel at home. The Patriots edged Madagascar’s Gendarmerie Nationale Basketball Club (GNBC) 78:72 in the Group A tie played at Kigali Arena, in Rwanda. The rapper, 36, is expected to join the Rwanda Patriots BBC in the inaugural season of the Basketball Africa Patriots Basketball Club spokesperson, Jose Edouard … The New Times‘ Twitter account posted a video of J. Cole apparently preparing to play for the country’s Patriots team. J. Cole is making his hoop dreams a reality. DAKAR, SENEGAL – The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced partnerships with Canal+, ESPN, beIN SPORTS, NBA TV, Tencent Video, TSN, American Forces Network (AFN) and Voice of America (VOA) to broadcast BAL games throughout Africa and around the world. The inaugural BAL season will tip off Sunday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. Aristide Mugabe (183-33, 7.1p 4.1r 4.0a) Jean-Paul Ndoli (206-26) #32 Prince. Reserve: Rapper J Cole Signs Contract To Play For Rwandan Basketball Club. KIGALI, Rwanda, May 16, 2021/APO Group/ -- The inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) season will tip off today at 4:00 p.m. CAT / 10 a.m. The Patriots BBC's largest win was a 23 points home win against Rivers Hoopers on May 16, 2021 ( 83-60 ). This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Basketball has a major influence on the rap industry and vice versa. Last updated:3/9/2021. Hip-hop to hoops: J. Cole joins Rwanda basketball team. The New Times first showed him in Rwanda … J. Cole played basketball at Sanford High School in North Carolina and he walked on to the St. John’s University men’s basketball team, but he began his music career before playing for the Division I team. His name featured on the roster of 13 players released Friday night by Patriots head coach Alan Major. The tournament begins on May 16, with the Patriots taking on Nigeria's Rivers Hoopers, and it's expected that Cole will feature in … Stats. A North Carolina-based rapper, J Cole will be playing in the newly launched league for the Rwanda Patriots BBC team. The J. Cole Patriots BBC signing is expected to be completed by Thursday. ET when Rwanda’s Patriots Basketball Club (BBC) takes on Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers at the Kigali Arena in Rwanda. BALL The roster includes 154 players from 24 countries in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the United States; The Rwanda Patriots Basketball Club will take on the Nigerian Rivers Hoops in the first game of the BAL on May 16 at 4:00 p.m. NDT / 10 a.m.ET. The J. Cole Patriots BBC signing is expected to be completed by Thursday. They have so far won four league titles, including of the last three seasons. The 36-year-old rapper is set to play in the inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League for the Rwanda Patriots, according to the New Times. Rap star J. Cole has signed with the Rwanda Patriots and will play as a shooting forward in the maiden NBA-backed Basketball Africa League which starts in the East African nation on Sunday. J. Cole is reportedly clearing quarantine after arriving in Africa over the weekend, just in time for the start of the inaugural FIBA/NBA league later this week. The 36 … Patriots . D1 teams. According to reports from ESPN, rapper J. Cole. Update 05/12/2021 10:38am: Ahead of J. Cole's debut for the Rwandan side of the Patriots BBC in the inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League, the team publicly welcomed him on Instagram.. The Patriots edged Madagascar’s Gendarmerie Nationale Basketball Club (GNBC) 78:72 in the Group A tie played at Kigali Arena, in Rwanda. ” He will play in jersey number 15 for the team representing Rwanda in the BAL. J. Cole and basketball have always gone hand-in-hand, but now the 36-year-old Dreamville head is going pro. Check also Rwandan Women Teams. The inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) (theBAL.com) season will tip off today at 4:00 p.m. CAT / 10 a.m. J. Cole and basketball have always gone hand-in-hand, but now the 36-year-old Dreamville head is going pro. APR Basketball Club. According to reports from ESPN, rapper J. Cole. It looks like he’s about to compete for a roster spot in the newly-created Basketball Africa League according to Rwanda’s English newspaper, The New Times Rwanda. It is administered by the Rwandan Basketball Federation (FERWABA). Hip-hop to hoops: J. Cole joins Rwanda basketball team. … This will also be the first professional league run by the NBA outside North America. Despite having no professional playing experience, J. Cole has a well-documented love of basketball. News filtered through on Monday of the musician being on the brink of signing a deal with Rwanda-based Patriots BBC, a team that will be playing in the all-new Basketball Africa League. Patriots Basketball Club is a professional basketball club based in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. Since the mid-2000s however, the team slowly but surely has made a name for itself. J. Cole is no stranger to the NBA. J. Cole is preparing to play professional basketball for the Rwanda Patriots, The Undefeated and ESPN report. Patriots . ET when Rwanda’s Patriots Basketball Club (BBC) takes on Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers at the Kigali Arena in Rwanda. J. Cole joins Rwanda basketball team. ET. American rap star J. Cole has signed with the Rwanda Patriots and will play as a shooting forward in the maiden NBA-backed Basketball Africa League which starts in the East African nation on Sunday. J. Cole. The signing will reportedly become official Thursday. The Rwanda Patriots will set off against the Nigeria River Hoopers on Sunday . #BREAKING: American rapper J. Cole @JColeNC is in Rwanda and could feature for local side Patriots at the upcoming Basketball Africa League.. Mwinuka is the head coach of the Rwanda Energy Group (REG) basketball club and has previously won three titles with rivals Patriots while Murenzi has been the U … J. Cole will play 3-to-6 games, the first of which on Sunday vs. Nigeria. They scored 78.7 points per contest and allowed 74.3 points to their opponents. Sources: American rap star J. Cole is signing a deal in the Basketball Africa League with Rwanda's Patriots B.B.C. … J.Cole made his professional debut on May … Rapper J. Cole made his professional basketball debut on Sunday playing for the Rwanda Patriots Basketball Club in the Basketball Africa League. American rap star J. Cole has signed with the Rwanda Patriots and will play as a shooting forward in the maiden NBA-backed Basketball Africa League which starts in the East African nation on Sunday. American rap star joins Rwanda basketball team posted May 16, 2021 at 08:10 pm by AFP American rap star J. Cole has signed with the Rwanda Patriots and will play as a shooting forward in the maiden NBA-backed Basketball Africa League which starts in the East African nation on Sunday. Updated May 15, 2021. He’ll play 3-to-6 games, the first of which is on Sunday. Sources: American rap star J. Cole is signing a deal in the Basketball Africa League with Rwanda's Patriots B.B.C. The rapper, 36, is expected to join the Rwanda Patriots BBC in the inaugural season of the Basketball Africa The Republic's former All-Arizona player and Basketball Africa League's top scorer Terrell Stoglin told ESPN Cole "took someone else's job." Patriots are pooled in Group A, alongside Tunisian side US-Monastir, Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers and GNBC of Madagascar. Patriots Basketball Club spokesperson, Jose Edouard … Update 05/16/2021 2:12pm: Previously, it was reported that J. Cole would be joining the Rwanda Patriots basketball team in the Basketball Africa League, with the team publicly welcoming the North Carolina rapper via Instagram. The Basketball Africa League features 12 teams. #BREAKING: American rapper J. Cole @JColeNC is in Rwanda and could feature for local side Patriots at the upcoming Basketball Africa League. J. Cole is making his hoop dreams a reality. The Basketball Africa League features 12 teams. News filtered through on Monday of the musician being on the brink of signing a deal with Rwanda-based Patriots BBC, a team that will be playing in the all-new Basketball … Basketball Roster; Basketball Recruiting ... in Rwanda coaching a team led by a Grammy-winning rapper in the inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League. The BAL maiden season is set to kick off from May 16 to 30 in Kigali, Rwanda. has signed a deal to play in the Basketball Africa League with Rwanda's Patriots BBC. First reported by New Times Rwanda, J. Cole will be on the roster for one of the teams in the Basketball Africa League!. Rapper J. Cole is signing a deal to app ear for the Basketball Africa League's Rwanda Patriots , according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Carey Odhiambo (Patriots) 8 Adarius Lamar Pegues (Patriots) _E4A7190 30 Dieudonne Ndayisaba Ndizeye (Patriots) _E4A7155 30 Dieudonne Ndayisaba Ndizeye (Patriots), 13 Roberson Dalton Razafimanantsoa (GNBC) _E4A7152 5 Sedard Sagamba (Patriots) _E4A7048 99 George Wilbert Blakeney Jr. (Patriots), 84 Solonirina Ramorasata (GNBC) _E4A7070 23 Steven Hagumintwari (Patriots), 11 Francis Ramanampamonjy Mory (GNBC) 8 Adarius Lamar Pegues (Patriots) 11 Kenny Gasana (Patriots) … It is reported that the rapper is currently in Rwanda and is in the midst of quarantining in order to play in the 12-team league. The inaugural 12-team Basketball Africa League (BAL) tipped off in Kigali, Rwanda, on May 16, more than a year after it was scheduled to start, … Report: Grammy Award-winning rapper J. Cole to sign with Rwanda Patriots of Basketball Africa League. The inaugural Basketball Africa League tips off Sunday as the host Patriots Basketball Club faces Nigerian club Rivers Hoopers at Kigali Arena in Kigali, Rwanda … News filtered through on Monday of the musician being on the brink of signing a deal with Rwanda-based Patriots BBC, a team that will be playing in the all-new Basketball Africa League. He … The Rwanda Patriots chief operations officer fired back calling Cole’s roster spot a “basketball decision first.” Cole’s stint with the Rwanda Patriots wasn’t only great for bringing attention to the new league, it also helped bring attention to Cole’s new album The Off-Season. Now the 36-year-old Dreamville head is going pro a really high IQ for Rwanda... 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