yep
I know a guy who taught a class at a Kansas college. One guy, on the basketball team, showed up first day for class. He was never seen in class again. When the semester was over, this guy was told by someone not to worry about his grade, they would take care of it (or it would be taken care of).
The “student” went on to the NBA. You would know the name.
I’m not saying the school or his name, not even in FReepmail. But I knew the guy who was the instructor for over 10 years. I believe his story.
I have a relative who is an adjunct instructor at a well-known university. He teaches remedial math for jocks. He would confirm your story.