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J.R. Smith to Graduate From North Carolina A&T

His degree caps a 2021 return to campus life at the HBCU.

Overview

  • Reports this week say the two-time NBA champion will receive his degree at North Carolina A&T's spring commencement.
  • WFMY News 2 reported he is expected to speak before the ceremony about his experience at the university.
  • Queen Latifah is set to deliver the keynote address to the graduating class, according to recent coverage.
  • Smith enrolled in 2021 as a non-traditional student and earned a walk-on spot on the Aggies golf team.
  • His journey drew national attention in an Amazon Prime documentary from LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s Uninterrupted, and he has said he hopes it encourages more young people to pursue college.