Stoudemire enrolls at University of Miami New York Knicks Amar'e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith react after the against the Miami Heat in game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York City on May 6, 2012. The Knicks defeated the Heat 89-87. The Heat won the series 4-1. CORAL GABLES, Fla., May 16 (UPI) -- New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire has enrolled at the University of Miami, where he is pursuing a bachelor's degree in general studies, UM said. Stoudemire, 29, who entered the NBA straight out of Cypress Creek High School in Orlando, has enrolled in summer classes, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported Wednesday. He posted on his Twitter account: "Just enrolled at the University of Miami. Working on continuing my education. He included a photo of himself making a "U" sign. Stoudemire missed a playoff game against the Miami Heat after he punched a fire extinguisher enclosure following a recent loss at AmericanAirlines Arena, the Sun-Sentinel said. The Knicks were knocked out of the playoffs by the Heat.