While Shaquille O’Neal is making strides with his post-NBA ventures, his son is making a major NCAA transfer decision.
The basketball legend’s son, Shaqir O’Neal, has decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal after an impressive junior season at Florida A&M University.
According to On3’s Transfer Portal, this isn’t his first transfer, as he previously played at Texas Southern. Now, he’s hoping to find a new school that fits him well for the next chapter of his college basketball journey.
NEWS: FAMU forward Shaqir O'Neal has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, @JamieShaw5 reports👀
— On3 (@On3sports) March 29, 2025
The son of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal averaged 6.7 points and 3.4 rebounds on 50% shooting this season. https://t.co/JYIoqODn3m pic.twitter.com/QZCnT2V47E
Last season, Shaqir put up some decent numbers, averaging 6.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 50%. However, as part of the Class of 2021, he was unranked by the major recruiting outlets, which makes this transfer a big moment for him to showcase his talents.
Shaquille’s son played high school basketball at Union Grove in Georgia and is originally from McDonough, Maryland.
Additionally, Shaqir’s older brother, Shareef O’Neal, has been carving out his own path. He played college ball at both UCLA and LSU before trying his hand in the NBA G League. He was named an All-Star in the G League’s inaugural Next-Up Game for the 2022–23 season.
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Top Landing Spots For Shaquille O’Neal’s Son Shaqir
While Shaqir O’Neal, the son of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, has entered the transfer portal, speculations run high on his potential landing spots.
Given his background and performance, several potential programs stand out as top landing spots for the young forward.
One of the most compelling options is Georgia State, located less than an hour from where O’Neal played high school basketball. The Panthers finished with a 14-19 record and could benefit from his size and experience on a team looking to rebuild after losing key forwards.
Shaqir O’Neal, son of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, recorded his first collegiate double-double last night for FAMU 🔥💪
— The Portal Report (@ThePortalReport) February 18, 2025
12 points
10 rebounds
2 blocks
2-4 3PT pic.twitter.com/sJMAFK8ovI
Staying within the Peach State could also lead Shaqir to Georgia Southern. With the Eagles facing the possibility of losing several forwards due to eligibility exhaustion transfers, his addition could strengthen their frontcourt as they seek to improve from a tie for eighth place in the Sun Belt Conference.
Moving forward within the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), O’Neal could join the Southern Jaguars. The team recently wrapped up a successful season with a 20-12 record and a SWAC regular-season title.
Alternatively, he may consider the storied programs like UCLA and LSU. Joining the Bruins would be a significant leap, given their competitive nature and the potential for increased exposure.
