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Shelomi Sanders Steps Out of the Coach Prime Shadow

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Corder | Last updated Jun 16, 2025 10:48 PM ET

Shelomi Sanders, daughter of Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders and younger sister to Shilo and Shedeur, is carving out her own legacy. Shelomi is not doing that on the football field, but on the basketball court at Alabama A&M.

After an underwhelming stint at Colorado, where she saw just 11 minutes of play over five games, Shelomi made the bold decision to transfer. Despite criticism from her father, she followed her instincts and joined Alabama A&M, where she has found her rhythm and earned recognition as “Bulldog of the Week.”

The weekly honor recognizes standout performances and leadership across Alabama A&M's sports programs. For Shelomi, It defines the hard work that she has put into her game, and into herself.

While her stats may not draw WNBA scouts right away, as she averaged 2.1 points in under four minutes per game last season. That may not stand out, but her leadership, energy, and commitment have earned her deep respect from teammates and coaches. Entering her senior season, she’s preparing to play a larger role on a Bulldogs team that finished 21-11 overall last season.

Shelomi is also navigating her athletic journey while managing diabetes, further showing her resilience. Backed by her supportive family, including her mom Pilar Sanders, and a growing community at Alabama A&M, Shelomi is forging a powerful story of perseverance. She’s proving there’s more than one way to leave a lasting mark with the Sanders name, and hers is just beginning.

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

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