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Shaquille O’Neal: Women Basketball “More Dominating” Than Men in NCAA’s March Madness

Published 03/12/2024, 1:19 PM EDT

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The legendary Shaquille O’Neal, known for both his commanding presence on the basketball court and his perceptive commentary as a sports analyst, recently offered an unexpected viewpoint on the NCAA’s March Madness championships. In addition to highlighting the amazing skill of performance, O’Neal’s respect for women’s basketball also gestures to the sport’s emerging prominence and value.

With March Madness approaching near, women’s basketball teams are attracting greater exposure due to the unbreakable drive and potential of individuals who are pushing the boundaries of what is considered to be the highest standard of play.

Shaquille O’Neal focuses on women’s category

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In a recent statement, O’Neal conveyed his admiration for the exceptional performance of women’s basketball players heading up to March Madness. His primary focus was on the women’s category, emphasizing their supremacy on the playing field. O’Neal’s responses are proof of the skill, talent, and tenacity exhibited by female collegiate basketball players.

The strength of women’s basketball individuals around the country is highlighted by O’Neal’s selections for the Final Four in the women’s bracket, which includes formidable teams like LSU, Iowa, USC, and South Carolina. To clarify his decision to concentrate on women’s basketball, O’Neal stated, “I haven’t really been paying attention to the men’s side because the women’s side has been dominating,” he continued. “My Final Four (for the women’s bracket) would be LSU, Iowa, USC, and South Carolina.”

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O’Neal introduced an innovative perspective

Even though he specialized in men’s basketball, O’Neal has recognized that female squads have been surprisingly strong in the run-up to March Madness. It also offers a new perspective on what promised to be a fascinating collegiate basketball game. Throughout his incredible 19-year NBA career, the 52-year-old O’Neal competed for six different teams. His opinions are respected in the basketball community since he is a four-time NBA champion and among the best centers in basketball history.

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Even though O’Neal doesn’t have a favorite for the men’s title, he has been observing the women’s action building up to March Madness. In April, the former LSU standout selected his Final Four for the women’s division. Despite his status in men’s basketball, O’Neal introduced an innovative perspective to a discussion of college basketball dominance when he conceded that women’s teams performed better in the NCAA March Madness tournament.

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