Forward Shaqir O'Neal (8) looks on during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Shaq’s son Shaqir O’Neal makes decision on his future

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Mar 29, 2025 5:24 PM ET

Shaqir O’Neal, the son of basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, is on the move.

Shaqir is entering the transfer portal, according to Jamie Shaw of On3. The junior forward spent last season playing for Florida A&M.

NEWS: FAMU forward Shaqir O'Neal has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, @JamieShaw5 reports

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
— On3 (@On3sports) March 29, 2025

The 2024-25 season was O’Neal’s first at Florida A&M after two seasons at Texas Southern. He carved out a role for himself, averaging 6.7 points and 3.4 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game. He appeared in 29 contests for the Rattlers and started 17 of them.

Shaqir was a three-star recruit in high school, according to his Florida A&M bio. He is listed at 6-foot-8 and 200 pounds. He may not be a major player, but some program will likely have a spot for him.

Shaqir is not the only one of Shaq’s sons to try to carve out a basketball career. Shareef O’Neal has been trying to carve out a role in the G League in recent seasons but is currently without a team.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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