The Deion Sanders household has never been short of talent. Now, his youngest, Shelomi, is stealing hearts and headlines. Seeing each child find their path has been an exceptional experience for Deion and Pilar. Mama Pilar recently took to Instagram, hyping her baby girl in celebration of what will surely be an outstanding senior season at Alabama A&M. Her post was utterly heartfelt, full of love and motherly pride. The shout-out to her brothers, Shedeur and Shilo, became the icing on the cake.

Following Pilar’s proud mom moment, she wrote, “My gorgeous #22 yes ma’am @shelomisanders – @shilosanders and @shedeursanders babysis so u already know …. It’s time! FYI they’ve always come prepared,” Deion felt it was time to hype up his young girl. Well, he certainly did so in pure Coach Prime style. Like the world’s happiest father, he showered Shelomi with love and support on IG by sharing her photoshoot pic.

He captioned, “I’m so PROUD of u Baby! Looking like 22 Million. Can’t wait to see u ball this season. @shelomisanders @deiondrasanders @deionsandersjr @shilosanders @shedeursanders.”

Fans have become used to Deion’s fierce sideline moments, but this one had their whole heart. As he watched his youngest daughter regain her rhythm following a wild ride, you could sense the proud dad’s excitement. Shelomi’s journey from Jackson State to Colorado and Alabama A&M has been a mix of setbacks and courage.

Along with transfers, she’s also been managing type-1 diabetes, which quietly tests her discipline and strength every single day. After her transfer from Colorado, where she hardly played on the court, Shelomi adjusted her routine and settled under Dawn Thornton, the new head coach at Alabama A&M.

Her stats might not jump off the page, but the energy she brings to the team is contagious. Her time at Colorado wasn’t easy, as she admitted: “It just wasn’t good energy. It wasn’t good vibes. There wasn’t enough being poured into me as a player and young lady. If I didn’t leave when I did, I promise you I would’ve quit.”

Deion was not quite content and called the decision to hit the portal “stupid.” In between all the highs and lows, her parents supported her in their own unique ways. Pilar’s heartwarming message, Deion’s cheerful shout, and all the other messages show that this family may not always move in sync, but the love is strong.

Deion’s sweet post for Shelomi Sanders melts fans’ hearts

The comment section of Deion’s post was filled with joy and celebration. The proud-dad moment united fans most adorably. “Hallelujah for good & healthy children. To God be the Glory!” a fan commented, perfectly capturing how everyone was feeling. “Love the Deions, she’s rocking!” said another. You could almost feel the smiles of those who had witnessed the Shelomi Sanders kids growing up over the years, which was overwhelming.

Fans have seen it all. Every chapter, from TV appearances to college courts and fields, and seeing Shelomi Sanders glowing in her senior years, hits different. People couldn’t stop raving about how much she looked like her father. One user said, “She looks like her dad.” Another said, “I thought this was you!!! She looks just like you with her hair down.”

One fan dropped, “She so pretty and her smile! One of Daddy’s baby,” and another cheered, “Alright 22, ball out this season!” Others were all heart. Of course, fans saw the strength behind Shelomi’s smile. One comment said, “I love how she reps the Type 1’s. ♥️💯,” while another commended, “Shelomi is looking Happy and Gorgeous! Who wouldn’t be happy if you looked that good? Lol. She’s also a great Ambassador for Diabetes! Keep up the good work, Shelomi.”

That support resonated deeply because it focused on strength rather than basketball or beauty. Between “You better ball this year!!” and “Bossy has turned into a gorgeous young lady!!”, everyone was cheering her on, both on the field and in life, as seen by the “You better ball this year!! The WNBA is calling!! 🔥” messages.

With her family and fans supporting her at every turn, it was indeed a celebration of growth and faith.