Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul graduated from Winston-Salem on December 16. As reported by Marc J Spears and Sports Illustrated, Paul earned his bachelor’s degree in mass communications after an almost 20-year hiatus from Wake Forest, where he was pursuing his degree before being drafted to the NBA in 2005.
After beating the Clippers in LA last night, Suns guard Chris Paul is getting ready to graduate from Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina this morning. @andscape pic.twitter.com/pjQpzFg1w0
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) December 16, 2022
For my shoe folks, @cp3 wearing custom Winston-Salem State University Jordan 1 lows at his college graduation. pic.twitter.com/XgfaMWVN7O
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) December 16, 2022
In an interview, Paul described being excited and having long awaited the graduation ceremony. He said, “I’m excited. Long time coming. My brother was the first person to graduate in my family. To be able to go back home and do that with my family is something that snuck up kinda quick … but I’m probably most excited that I get to spend the next ten days with my wife and my kids.”
“Man it’s cool. I’m excited. Long time coming.”
Chris Paul on receiving his degree in mass communications at Winston-Salem State as he’ll attend the ceremony Friday. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Svuww0sSls
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) December 16, 2022
After receiving his degree, the Sun’s star also awarded $2500 to each of the members of his graduating class to continue the consistent contributions he’s made to HBCUs and their students in the past.
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is gifting every Winston-Salem State University graduate $2,500. Paul is also graduating from WSSU today. pic.twitter.com/KylzikCOHp
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) December 16, 2022
Chris Paul attended his graduation just after winning a game 111-95 against the LA Clippers. Paul made big moves on and off the court by scoring 15 points and racking up 13 assists before accepting his degree.
