Where is Shaqir O'Neal from?

Last Modified Apr 1, 2025 11:43 GMT
Shaqir O'Neal Hometown
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Shaqir O’Neal is an American college basketball player who plays as a forward for Florida A&M Rattlers, a team that competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The redshirt junior was previously playing for Texas Southern. Additionally, he played for Union Grove for his high school career. At Texas, the University where he started his college basketball career, O’Neal was a red-shirt in his freshman year in the 2021-22 season. His collegiate debut came in the following season when he played against San Francisco which was his redshirt freshman season.

The American college basketball player registered his first point at college at USF before he recorded his career-best 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists in 28 minutes against North American, as per his college roster. Moving into the 2023-24 season, he played as a redshirt and recorded 8 points at New Mexico which was a season opener. He then recorded 6 points at Creighton. O’Neal managed to record a season-high 9 points against Biblical Studies.

Shaqir O'Neal hometown

Shaqir O'Neal's hometown is Los Angeles, California, according to his roster on Florida A&M University website. This lively city on the West Coast is where Shaqir grew up.

Shaqir started his high school journey at Crossroads High School in Santa Monica, California, before moving to Union Grove High School in Georgia for his senior year. During his high school years, he was recognized as a three-star recruit.

Where was Shaqir O'Neal born?

Shaqir O'Neal was born in Los Angeles, California, as per ESPN.

Shaqir O'Neal nationality

Shaqir O'Neal is an American by nationality.

FAQs on Shaqir O'Neal

A. Shaqir O'Neal's hometown is Los Angeles, California.

A. Shaqir O'Neal attended Crossroads High School in Santa Monica, California, and Union Grove High School in Georgia.

A. Shaqir O'Neal is 21 years old as of March 2025.

A. Shaqir O'Neal made his collegiate debut in the 2022-23 season against San Francisco.

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