RAY Allen has quickly proved that he has game after joining the Connecticut Huskies basketball team in 1993.

Some 30 years later, he now also has a college degree.

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NBA legend Ray Allen returned to UConn to complete his college degree, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in general studies as part of the class of 2023Credit: AP

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Allen won two NBA titles, one with the Boston Celtics and the other with the Miami HeatCredit: Getty
Like many other former and current NBA stars, Allen dropped out of school to begin his professional career.

And for a good reason, no one could deny the California native’s talent and the ability to make it rain from downtown.

The Milwaukee Bucks picked the shooting guard with the No. 5 overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft.

Over the next 18 years, he did it all — while making up two of the most iconic teams in NBA history.

In his prime, Allen teamed up with Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to create the fabled Big 3 that memorably led the Boston Celtics to the Finals victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in 2008.

And as he neared the end of his playing days, Sugar Ray became the key component of the title-defending Miami Heat that allowed LeBron James and Co. to repeat.

The iconic Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs showed just how important Allen was to Miami’s championship that year.

With just seconds left, he scurried back beyond the 3-point line seeing Chris Bosh snatching an offensive rebound.

And as Bosh found him in the corner, he immediately launched a triple to tie the game — and made it, reminding everyone why he was the all-time 3-point record holder at the time.

The Heat then won in overtime to force Game 7 before securing the title in the winner-takes-it-all clash a few days later.

In 2016, Allen officially retired as a 10-time All-Star with two All-NBA honors and an Olympic gold in his trophy cabinet — he triumphed with Team USA at the 2000 Games in Sydney.

He got to rock the Naismith Orange during his Hall-of-Fame induction ceremony two years later.

But as it turns out, even then Allen still didn’t quite feel fulfilled yet.

“I served on the board at the University of Connecticut, and every time I went to a board meeting, you’re sitting at this table with all these other board members, and it had my name and I’d see other people’s names, and it had their name and their class year, but I wasn’t official alumni,” he told Boardroom.

“So, it’s those little things that over time ate away at me.”

Allen returned to Storrs, Connecticut, to finish what he started three decades ago, eventually graduating with a bachelor’s degree in general studies this year.

And after posing in a blue gown and graduation cap alongside fellow members of the class of 2023, he had a few words for those who helped him take care of his unfinished business.

“I started my college career in September 1993 and due to a few distractions along the way, I have officially completed my degree,” he wrote on Instagram.

“I’m so thankful for everyone in my life that encouraged me, and inspired me to continue to pursue my degree.

“What a lovely day it was!”

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Allen held the all-time record for 3-point field goals made until Steph Curry took it away in 2021Credit: Getty