Shaq Is Now GM at Sacramento State 2025

Alright, here is something I never thought I would type out today. Shaquille O’Neal is now the General Manager for the Sacramento State men’s basketball team. Yes, you read that right. The “Big Diesel” himself will work behind the scenes with the Hornets. It is unpaid, it is voluntary, and it is one hundred percent real. His son Shaqir just transferred, and now Shaq is diving in too. I do not even think the Big Sky Conference is ready for this level of attention. So here is the deal. O’Neal is not coaching. He is not putting on a polo and drawing up plays. What he is doing is bringing serious credibility to a program that usually flies way under the radar. His official title is General Manager, which is kind of rare in college basketball, but it sounds like he will be helping with recruiting, player mentorship, and shaping the program in general. He is not collecting a check, but he does not need one either. This is still Shaquille O’Neal. Four NBA titles. Hall of Fame. Media icon. Sheriff’s badge. DJ Diesel