Shareef O’Neal made a pretty big basketball decision on Monday afternoon.
Shareef, a 6-foot-10 forward and the son of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, is leaving Baton Rouge. The talented forward has entered the transfer portal, per college basketball insider Jeff Goodman.
Shareef began his college basketball career at UCLA back in 2019. A year later he transferred to LSU to join Will Wade and the Tigers. He’s been in Baton Rouge these past two years.
Louisiana State University has since parted ways with Wade for violations found during an NCAA investigation. Shareef, as a result, is getting out of town.
LSU’s Shareef O’Neal is portaling, the portal told @Stadium.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) March 28, 2022
Although Shareef O’Neal wasn’t a big contributor for LSU this season, he’ll no doubt receive plenty of interest in the transfer portal.
His decision has the entire basketball world talking:
“Sucks, but I hope he lands on his feet. Nothing but love,” One Team One Pod tweeted.
Sucks, but I hope he lands on his feet. Nothing but love https://t.co/QvY6nXfTZk
— One Team, One 🅿️odcast (@OneTeamOnePod) March 28, 2022
“#LSU forward Shareef O’Neal seems to be the latest Tiger basketball player entering the transfer portal,” Jared Joseph said.
#LSU forward Shareef O’Neal seems to be the latest Tiger basketball player entering the transfer portal. https://t.co/7SYNCVFkiw
— Jared Paul Joseph (@JaredPJoseph) March 28, 2022
“Another loss for Matt McMahon and LSU with O’Neal off to the portal,” Glen West wrote.
Another loss for Matt McMahon and LSU with O’Neal off to the portal#LSU https://t.co/aFi1dEjeaj
— Glen West (@glenwest21) March 28, 2022
Shareef originally committed to Sean Miller and the Arizona Wildcats before switching to UCLA. Miller is now back at Xavier. Could a reunion of sorts be in the works?
“Shareef O’Neal hits the portal. Began his career at UCLA. Originally committed to Arizona and Sean Miller,” Joe Tipton said.
Shareef O’Neal hits the portal. Began his career at UCLA. Originally committed to Arizona and Sean Miller. https://t.co/oAXjP8b7jR
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) March 28, 2022
Wherever Shareef O’Neal ends up, we’re hoping he can play a prominent role. The NBA needs another O’Neal.
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