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Me'Arah O'Neal, Shaq's Daughter, Leaving Florida for Kentucky
O'Neal averaged 13.4 points and 6.4 rebounds last season as Kentucky adds its third transfer portal commitment.
- On Monday, Me'Arah O'Neal, the youngest daughter of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, announced her commitment to Kentucky via Instagram after leaving Florida.
- O'Neal entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month following the firing of Florida coach Kelly Rae Finley, after the Gators finished 5-11 in the SEC.
- The 6-foot-4 forward shot 53% overall and 38.1% from three-point range during her sophomore season, averaging 13.6 points and 6.4 rebounds across 33 games.
- Coach Kenny Brooks adds O'Neal to a Kentucky roster returning Clara Strack and Ayanna Patterson, filling frontcourt gaps left by Amelia Hassett and Teonni Key.
- Building on a Sweet 16 run, Kentucky's recruiting class includes McDonald's All-Americans Maddyn Greenway, Savvy Swords, and Emily McDonald, positioning the program for 2026-27.
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