Me’Arah O’Neal, a freshman guard at Florida, showed her support for her brother Shaqir O’Neal’s transfer decision with a spirited two-word reaction. Shaqir, who just wrapped up his junior season at Florida A&M, officially entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3’s Jamie Shaw.
Before joining the Rattlers, he played two seasons at Texas Southern. While he hasn’t yet emerged as a national star, a new opportunity could shift that narrative. As the NCAA Tournament nears the Final Four, Shaqir’s next destination remains uncertain, but his family is firmly behind him on this journey.
Me’Arah O’Neal’s Two-Word Reaction to Brother Shaqir’s Transfer
Me’Arah O’Neal made her feelings clear after news broke that her brother, Shaqir O’Neal, is entering the transfer portal. The Florida A&M forward is now searching for the third program of his collegiate career after stints at Texas Southern and FAMU.
Shaqir shared an Instagram story confirming his decision, and Me’Arah reposted it with just two words:
“God’s plan.”
O’Neal, a 6-foot-8, 200-pound forward, showed improvement during the 2024-25 season. He posted 6.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, shooting 50.3% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. However, he played just 18.1 minutes per contest and will likely seek a more prominent role at his next stop.
A former three-star prospect, O’Neal played high school basketball at Union Grove in Georgia. While he considered schools like Duke and Alabama State, he ultimately chose Texas Southern before transferring to Florida A&M.
Shaqir isn’t the only O’Neal making headlines. His older brother, Shareef, played at UCLA and LSU before going undrafted in 2022. He has since competed in the NBA G League and was selected for the league’s inaugural Next Up Game.
Meanwhile, their father, Shaquille O’Neal, who has just signed a new contract with TNT for 15 million dollars annually, is something to consider. TNT might be in tough negotiations with the NBA, which is currently in a long-term media-rights dispute; however, in November, a deal between ESPN, ABC, and Warner Bros. was closed, thus securing the future of Inside the NBA, a hit program that Shaq co-hosts with Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson.
Meanwhile, Me’Arah O’Neal made an impact in her first season with the Florida Gators. The 6-foot-4 freshman guard averaged 4.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game during the 2024-25 season. She shot 41.0% from the field, 26.2% from three, and 72.7% from the free-throw line.
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O’Neal’s season highlights included a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double and a career-best 19-point performance against a conference opponent. Her versatility and size make her a key player to watch moving forward.
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