Former LSU Tigers star Shaquille O'Neal's daughter will also attend his alma mater. Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Shaquille O'Neal's daughter Amirah commits to LSU basketball

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Apr 17, 2020 12:08 PM ET

Shaquille O'Neal's daughter Amirah announced her commitment to LSU basketball Thursday, and she'll be joining her brother Shareef in Louisiana.

She posted her decision on Instagram and while she said it was a difficult one, she's excited to spend the next four years alongside her brother at LSU.

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One of the most difficult decisions for a person my age to make, is the jump from high school to college. Although I don’t fully know what’s ahead of me, I am ready for the challenge. I never imagined myself saying this, but I am excited to say that I have decided to commit to being a student athlete at LSU along side my brother @shareefoneal . I am Sooooo grateful to spend my next 4 years as a Tiger. #letsgeauxtigers

A post shared by ♛A M S O ♛ (@amirahoneal_) on Apr 16, 2020 at 3:02pm PDT

The 18-year-old has been a standout for Crossroads School in Calif., averaging 17.2 points per game. While LSU has yet to announced the signing, it's expected to come soon.

Shaq spent his college career at LSU from 1989-1992 before being selected first overall by the Orlando Magic in 1992.

Amirah and Shareef will continue the O'Neal legacy at LSU as both look to continue their careers in a potential run to the WNBA and NBA, respectively.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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