Shaqir O'Neal, son of Shaquille O'Neal, wins college slam dunk contest: Highlights Sacramento State forward Shaqir O'Neal, the son of legendary NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, claimed victory in the College Slam Dunk Championship on April 3 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The event took place during the Men's Final Four, where Shaqir outperformed competitors with a combination of athleticism and creativity. His winning dunk featured an elbow-over-two-players maneuver and a reverse finish on his final attempt, securing the win against Central Connecticut's Nico Ashley. Shaqir finished with two 50-point scores, the maximum possible in the competition, showcasing his dominance in the event. After his victory, Shaqir expressed his excitement and gratitude, addressing his father directly. "Dad, I know you're watching this," he said. "You said you have ($10,000) for me if I win this. So, hey, I'm expecting my money. Shoutout to my pops." The quote highlights the personal significance of the win for Shaqir, who has long been in the shadow of his father's legendary career. Shaqir's performance in the dunk contest was a standout moment in his college basketball journey. During the regular season, he averaged 5.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per game for Sacramento State. His collegiate career began at Texas Southern, where he played off the bench for two seasons before transferring to Florida A&M in 2024-25. This season, he joined Sacramento State under head coach Mike Bibby, a former Sacramento Kings player and a former teammate of his father. Bibby, who took over as head coach this season, praised the team's culture and the support he and his staff provided to players. "It's been an unreal experience," Shaqir told USA TODAY Sports. "Coach Bibby and his staff really care about the players, just on and off the court.#indianapolis #hinkle_fieldhouse #shaquille_oneal #shaqir_oneal #mike_bibby
