Rajon Rondo is a Kentucky graduate — 20 years after playing there. On Friday, the retired NBA guard received his diploma after completing his undergraduate degree, earning a bachelor’s degree in communications.
Rondo’s name was included on a list of student-athlete graduates released by the school’s athletic department Thursday. The four-time NBA All-Star is one of seven athletes who returned to the school to complete their undergraduate degrees after their eligibility had expired.
Rondo played for Kentucky from 2004-06 before declaring for the NBA Draft and forgoing his remaining eligibility. The guard started his career with the Boston Celtics after being drafted No. 21 overall in 2006 and spent eight seasons there before bouncing among a number of teams. He did win championships with the Celtics in 2008 and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.
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Rondo played his last season in the NBA in 2022, and officially retired from the sport in 2024.
Kentucky’s graduation will take place throughout the weekend, with additional commencement ceremonies taking place Saturday.
