Shaquille O'Neal Becomes Sacramento State Basketball GM

Shaquille O’Neal has agreed to take on a voluntary role as the men’s basketball general manager at Sacramento State University, joining a program where his son, Shaqir O’Neal, recently transferred to play under new head coach and former NBA star Mike Bibby. This high-profile pairing brings together two NBA veterans who once faced off as rivals, and they aim to revitalize a program that finished last season with a 7-25 record and has struggled to post a winning season since 2014-15. O'Neal's involvement follows a recent trend of notable professional athletes joining college sports front offices, with the goal of leveraging their experience to boost recruiting and performance. The move is expected to draw attention and generate excitement for Sacramento State, which is planning facility upgrades and aspires to its first NCAA tournament appearance. O’Neal will continue his work as a TNT NBA analyst while undertaking this new chapter in his basketball career. The combination of O’Neal and Bibby, along with Shaqir’s presence on the roster, brings fresh optimism to the Hornets’ program.