Florida bound: Me’Arah O’Neal.
Me’Arah O’Neal, 17, revealed her intention to attend the University of Florida on Sunday. Her father, NBA great Shaquille O’Neal, is a Gator alum.
On Sunday, Me’Arah celebrated her decision with family and friends and went on Instagram Live to talk to fans and share photos of the festivities.
It was a “big day,” she told her app audience.
According to ESPN, she chose Florida over LSU, where her father played in college. Me’Arah said that she decided to attend the University of Florida after seeing the campus in September.
“I went on the Florida visit, and I had a feeling that’s where I belonged,” ESPN reported. “And that I was going to be most successful if I went to go play at Florida.”
Me’аrаh mentiоned thаt she wаnted tо plаy fоr Kelly Rаe Finley аnd the Gаtоrs.
“I felt like I connected with Coach Kelly more than I did with any of the other colleges who pursued me. She shows genuine concern for me both on and off the court. “That means a lot to me,” Me’Arah said to ESPN.
