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Shaquille O’Neal Joins Sacramento State Basketball as Voluntary GM

The Hall of Famer steps into an unpaid leadership role under new coach Mike Bibby, aiming to revitalize the struggling program alongside his son, Shaqir.

Jun 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Shaquille O'Neal looks on before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Shaquille O'Neal attends the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
FILE – Shaquille O’Neal speaks during a press conference on Feb. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski, File)

Overview

  • Shaquille O’Neal has agreed to become the voluntary general manager of Sacramento State men’s basketball, marking the latest high-profile athlete to take on a collegiate leadership role.
  • O’Neal’s son, Shaqir, recently transferred to Sacramento State from Florida A&M and will play under newly hired head coach Mike Bibby.
  • Mike Bibby, a former NBA All-Star and Sacramento Kings standout, was hired in late March to lead the program after a 7-25 season under interim coach Michael Czepil.
  • Sacramento State has never made the NCAA Tournament since moving to Division I in 1991 and has only posted two winning seasons in over three decades.
  • The university is investing in its athletic programs with leadership changes and a new on-campus basketball facility set to open this fall.