Alabama A&M guard Shelomi Sanders made a brilliant start to this season. She helped the Bulldogs secure a dominant 96-50 victory over the Oakwood Ambassadors in an exhibition game on Monday at AAMU Event Center. She recorded 14 points, one rebound and an assist.
Deion Sanders' daughter began her college career at Jackson State. The win against Oakwood should give Sanders a lot of confidence ahead of her team's season opener versus Alabama Crimson Tide.
Her father posted a warm message on Instagram, expressing his pride after his daughter's impressive performance against Oakwood.
"I’m so PROUD OF U BABYGIRL & that at the end let’s them know that you’re a $ANDERS! Daboo Daboo Daboo," he wrote.
Her father's message caught the attention of college hoops fans on social media.
"We stand a supportive father," a fan wrote.
Another fan reacted quickly to Coach Prime's post as she enjoyed the kiss Sanders blew to the Oakwood bench.
Such a classy lady! It was the kiss she blew to the opposing bench fa me!"
Another fan wished Shelomi Sanders well on her journey at Alabama.
Other hoops fans were appreciative of Sanders's game but didn't hide where she gets her talents from.
What's next for Shelomi Sanders and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs?
Sanders put in a decent performance against Oakwood on her Alabama debut. However, Sanders and the Bulldogs will now turn their attention to the season opener against the Alabama Crimson Tide. The game will be held on Thursday night at the Alabama A&M Events Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Sanders has the ceiling to be one of the best players in her position in college basketball. However, she needs more experience to mature as a guard. Many eyes will be on her when Alabama A&M tip off their season versus the Crimson Tide.
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