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With Latest Update, Daughter of NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal Could Have Confirmed Going Down Brittney Griner Path

Published 04/28/2023, 9:43 AM EDT

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NBA legend and Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is perhaps having the time of his life. While he continues receiving an outpouring of love from fans for being one of the most lovable people in the hoops-world, he recently received some more good news related to her daughter. The update confirmed the college that she would be playing for, and it also made her eligible to follow in the footsteps of the WNBA player Brittney Griner.

Shaq, who is a happy father of six children spared no effort in raising them the right way, especially his daughter: Taahirah O’Neal, Amirah O’Neal and Me’arah O’Neal. Now, they are looking forward to repaying their father’s faith and carrying their father’s legacy within the hoops-universe.

Me’Arah O’Neal grabs an offer from the college she visited earlier this year

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Me’Arah O’Neal is set to play college basketball in 2024. She gave everyone a hint about where she could start his college basketball career back in February. The 16-year-old uploaded a series of snaps on Instagram, showing her spending some time at Louisiana State University (LSU).

Me’Arah recently shared that she would be playing for the LSU Tigers women’s team in the near future. The 16-year-old took to Twitter and wrote, Blessed to Receive an offer from LSU (yellow and purple heart emojis).” It seems like getting a chance at LSU was her dream and now it has finally come true. 

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LSU Tigers women’s basketball team, led by Angel Reese became the 2023 NCAA champion for the first time under the guidance of Kim Mulkey. The 16-year-old’s future looks bright as she would be playing for one of the best college basketball teams.

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However, can she follow in the footsteps of Brittney Griner? Let’s take a look.

Daughter of Shaquille O’Neal could be the next big thing in WNBA

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Griner was a hoops prodigy who became one of the best in the WNBA, but Me’Arah still has a long way to go. However, she could be like the eight-time WNBA All-Star as he has shown glimpses of her potential on several occasions. She went to Crossroad Schools in California and averaged 5.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists in his freshman year. She averaged 2.7 blocks per game which was quite impressive as a center.

When she would be debuting for the Tigers, she would hopefully be playing under the Hall of Famer coach. She has molded a lot of young players and the NBA legend’s daughter could also learn great things from her. So, there’s definitely a possibility of Me’Arah O’Neal becoming the next big thing in women’s basketball.

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Do you think she has the potential of being one of the best? Let us know in the comments below!

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