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Which Basketball Player Earned a Doctorate Degree in Education?

Basketball players are not renowned for their educational achievements. Many are recruited while still in college. Some go on to finish their degrees in spite of the heavy loads they have on their plates as professional players.

In this article, I want to tell you about one of these graduating basketball players. And not only did he graduate from college, but he also went on to do a master’s degree and a doctorate!

Can you guess who this is?

The man himself, Shaquille O’Neal – or if you prefer it that way, Shaq.

“Shaq” the Giant and Legend

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Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal is a giant in every sense of the word.