Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated reported that the move is expected to be announced Thursday after the rapper clears quarantine.
The team's first game is against Rivers Hoopers on Sunday. Per Charania, J. Cole is expected to play a minimum of three games for the team.
The Basketball Africa League is set to begin its inaugural season, featuring 12 teams from different countries looking to be named the best in the continent. The tournament will take place in Rwanda to limit travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cool move.