Me'Arah O'Neal, Shaq's Daughter, Commits to Florida Gators
Me'Arah O'Neal, the youngest child of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, has committed to play women's basketball for the University of Florida Gators. The 17-year-old, ranked No. 33 in the espnW Top 100 for the 2024 class, chose Florida over other finalists, including her father's alma mater LSU. O'Neal cited her connection with coach Kelly Rae Finley as a key factor in her decision. She joins Alivia McGill as part of the Gators' 2024-25 recruiting class. O'Neal's siblings also have basketball backgrounds, with her brother Shareef playing for UCLA and LSU, and her sister Amirah having played for LSU and Texas Southern.