Overview
- O'Neal, who announced her move Monday on Instagram, will join Kentucky for the 2026–27 season.
- She averaged 13.6 points and 6.4 rebounds as a Florida sophomore while shooting 52.9% from the field and 38.1% from three over 33 starts.
- Her portal entry followed Florida’s coaching change after Kelly Rae Finley was fired and the Gators missed the NCAA Tournament.
- Kentucky targeted frontcourt help after losing Teonni Key and Amelia Hassett and has added UConn transfer Ayanna Patterson, Alabama guard Diana Collins, and a class with three McDonald’s All-Americans.
- The Wildcats went 25–11 and reached the Sweet 16 under coach Kenny Brooks, and O'Neal arrives as a former four-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American who is the daughter of Shaquille O’Neal.