Me’Arah O’Neal, Shaq’s daughter, entering transfer portal after 2 seasons at Florida
By Andrew Olson
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Me’Arah O’Neal, the daughter of NBA icon and LSU great Shaquille O’Neal, is looking for a new school.
After 2 seasons at Florida, Me’Arah O’Neal is entering her name in the transfer portal. Her representative shared the news with Talia Goodman of On3.
BREAKING: Florida’s Me’Arah O’Neal plans to enter the transfer portal, her representative at @LIFTSPORTSMNGMT told @On3.
— Talia Goodman (@TaliaGoodmanWBB) April 14, 2026
The 6-4 sophomore averaged 13.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.4 spg and 1.4 bpg this season.
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O’Neal played in 35 games as a freshman in 2024-25, making 8 starts. Averaging 13.8 minutes, she contributed 4.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
As a sophomore, O’Neal took a big step forward, stepping into a greater role with increased production. A 33-game starter, O’Neal played 25.1 minutes per game in 2025-26. She averaged 13.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.
O’Neal’s decision to enter the transfer portal follows a coaching change in Gainesville. Kelly Rae Finley was dismissed as head coach after Florida’s season came to an end at 18-15 overall with a 5-11 record in conference play.
On March 23, Florida announced the hiring of Rhode Island’s Tammi Reiss as the new women’s basketball head coach.
Considering O’Neal’s family ties to LSU and the status of Kim Mulkey’s program, there figures to be plenty of speculation about a transfer to Baton Rouge.
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