Did Drake actually play for Kentucky?

Drake played basketball at UCLA in a full Kentucky uniform, and Kentucky loved it.

What was Drake doing in Kentucky?

Drake Warms Up With Kentucky – Drake became the butt of all Internet jokes for shooting an air ball during warmups for Kentucky’s NCAA college basketball Big Blue Madness season tip-off event last October in Lexington.

Why is Drake a Kentucky fan?

Born as Aubrey Graham in Toronto, Canada, the rapper really has no ties to Kentucky other than John Calipari. But the two are very close. Drake has said that Calipari inspired him to finish high school and even attended his graduation.

Did Drake play at Duke?

Unfortunately for Drake, the University of North Carolina took home the win, beating the Blue Devils 81-77. The game ended retiring Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s hopes of ending his career as NCAA champion again. This is the second time in less than a month that the rapper has lost a major bet.

What is Drake’s connection to Kentucky?

Rapper Drake is loyal to Kentucky basketball He also was in the stands for the UK versus Louisville game, after which he was a guest of coach John Calipari’s postgame radio show. Jason Merritt/Getty Images Drake says he “just connected with Kentucky” and bonded with several of the players on last year’s team.

Did Drake play high school sports?

High School Career (Degrassi) Drake’s basketball career had humble beginnings, when he, aka Jimmy Brooks, tried out for the Degrassi High basketball team in eighth grade.

Is Drake a duke fan?

For one, Drake still made time to hang with John Calipari earlier this summer. And two, we all know that Drake’s love for Duke won’t be official until he ends up at a Blue Devils’ practice and air-balls an uncontested three.

Who is Drake’s favorite college basketball team?

He maintains that he’s “always” been a Kentucky fan when asked. The rapper gave the Kentucky Wildcats a post-game speech after their big Final Four tournament win. Drake’s even suited up with the team for warmups.