US EditionSacramento State hires Shaquille O'Neal as a voluntary GM, AP source says
- Shaquille O'Neal agreed on April 29, 2025, to become the voluntary general manager of Sacramento State men's basketball.
- Sacramento State hired Mike Bibby as head coach last month to raise the program's profile amid past coaching changes and poor records.
- O'Neal, a Hall of Famer with four NBA titles and a 19-year career, joins as GM while his son Shaqir, transferred from Florida A&M, plays for the team.
- The Hornets finished 7-25 this season with no NCAA Tournament appearance since moving to Division I in 1991-92, reflecting challenges Bibby and O'Neal face.
- O'Neal’s appointment as GM marks another high-profile athlete stepping into college basketball roles, suggesting strategic efforts to improve Sacramento State's competitiveness.
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