Shareef o' Neal 2018

[Wall2Boogie]

I know bagley is the big prize for 2018, but where do we stand with him. He's only 6'9 and wouldn't effect bagley at all. I noticed first puke isn't recruiting him and secondly we haven't offered him. Is this because cal likes to do it in a formal setting whether it be an in home visit or on an official visit? Would really love to get him he's ranked 16th and you know he will grow some more plus having shaq at games would be nice as well. Anyone know the latest on his recruitment?

 

[jrpross]

Last interview I saw with him they asked who was recruiting him. Didn't mention Kentucky.

 

[Smashcat]

Last interview I saw with him they asked who was recruiting him. Didn't mention Kentucky.

And I've seen no evidence UK has even sneaked a look at him.

 

[Wall2Boogie]

Didn't shaq say he wanted him to play for cal? He has interest in uk and I think cal does as well after 2017 is finalized I think it will heat up

 

[ukfan2410]

Don't see him getting a UK offer...will drop in rankings

 

[Pygmy Sasquatch]

Didn't shaq say he wanted him to play for cal? He has interest in uk and I think cal does as well after 2017 is finalized I think it will heat up

Sure did:

Shaquille O'Neal: Son Shareef Should Play for John Calipari at Kentucky

"My dad actually wants me to lean towards Kentucky," O'Neal told 247Sports. "He has a good friendship with the coach there. I know a lot about that school because a lot of kids dream about going there. I like their style of play."

The elder O'Neal said he wants Shareef to lean toward Kentucky because of what Calipari can teach him about self-discipline.

"I've said that," Shaq said on his podcast. "The reason why Kentucky [was] because the potential my father saw in me and him knowing that I was gonna go to the next level, I definitely see it in Shareef. The reason why he trusted me with Dale Brown was because he knew Dale Brown could get me to that next level. Not playing-wise or coaching-wise ... discipline-wise."

 

[ThroughBlue]

Don't see him getting a UK offer...will drop in rankings

He's actually rising in the rankings

 

[drew_ukfan]

No way Cal wouldn't let him come to UK even if he was a 3 star, Cal is a marketing genius, Shaq is marketable.

 

[JJBlue06]

I would want him just for The Shaq sake. From what I've seen of his film he seems like a multi year guy and rated a bit too high. Recently watched the sec storied with Shaq and Dale Brown, really cool story and highly recommended to everyone.

 

[Wall2Boogie]

No way Cal wouldn't let him come to UK even if he was a 3 star, Cal is a marketing genius, Shaq is marketable.

I agree with this. Cal can make the program even more marketable, plus if he's half as good as his dad he could be a stud. He has risen in the rankings he was a 4 star originally

 

[Orville Boggs]

Can he shoot free throw's?

 

[Wall2Boogie]

Can he shoot free throw's?

Can't be any worse than daddy, plus cal doesn't put too much emphasis on fts so he would fit right in

 

[UKcatXXXL]

Bagley
Williamson
Shaq Jr.

I'll take that front court every day of the week

 

[WildMoon]

Hope he comes here, as a back up.

Like people said, having him at the game. Basketball celebs are great to have at UK.

 

[TIE543]

I'd take him if he was a one star. No way you turn away someone like that.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Hope he comes here, as a back up.

Like people said, having him at the game. Basketball celebs are great to have at UK.

Exactly, the more celebs at court side, the better for U.K.

 

[WitnessGreatness]

6'9" stretch 4 that can play inside and outside. Top 20 player too

 

[yoshukai]

Can he shoot free throw's?

Doesn't matter . Look at the guys we have coming in next year .

 

[ukfan2410]

He's actually rising in the rankings

He dropped to 61 in the latest 247 Rankings

 

[420grover]

According to Joe Strummer, Shareef don't like it.

 

[ORCAT]

Looked like he could shoot and handle the ball a whole lot better than daddy in that video and he's only in high school. I'd take a chance.

 

[AnarchoNeoLuddite]

A: Wonder if Shareef would go as a walkon? I mean does he really need a scholly?
B: Shareef was recently in a footlocker commercial.
C: Lots of former NBA player kids coming on. Oneal, Manute Bols son, Greg Anthonys boy, Ron Artests kid, LBJ Jr coming to a recruting visit to your school soon....

 

[caneintally]

I get the feeling he will stay out west but who knows.

 

[WonderBraa]

Having Shaq on our side and at the games would be great.....but shaq has an ego....the second he feels his son is getting PT or being used right, you.m can bet he will say something.

 

[GOING FOR #9]

Sure did:

Shaquille O'Neal: Son Shareef Should Play for John Calipari at Kentucky

"My dad actually wants me to lean towards Kentucky," O'Neal told 247Sports. "He has a good friendship with the coach there. I know a lot about that school because a lot of kids dream about going there. I like their style of play."

The elder O'Neal said he wants Shareef to lean toward Kentucky because of what Calipari can teach him about self-discipline.

"I've said that," Shaq said on his podcast. "The reason why Kentucky [was] because the potential my father saw in me and him knowing that I was gonna go to the next level, I definitely see it in Shareef. The reason why he trusted me with Dale Brown was because he knew Dale Brown could get me to that next level. Not playing-wise or coaching-wise ... discipline-wise."

He could walk on no problem

 

[UKCATSFREAK]

Don't see him getting a UK offer...will drop in rankings

Actually headed in the other direction. He's climbing.

 

[UKCATSFREAK]

Having Shaq on our side and at the games would be great.....but shaq has an ego....the second he feels his son is getting PT or being used right, you.m can bet he will say something.

I doubt that myself. He may have an ego but he's very smart. He talks about why he wants him at UK and it's because of discipline. I think he would be great for UK, ego and all. Not to mention fun!

 

[AzubuikeandFitch]

Last interview I saw with him they asked who was recruiting him. Didn't mention Kentucky.

I think he's Arizona bound.

 

[Ocornett]

I think at this point no one knows anything about where he is going or leaning. Plenty of time for Cal to get involved. If the kid is good enough to play at UK Cal will recruit him, if not Oh Well. I like Shaq and I think having his son at UK would be a very positive thing for future recruits to see. Just think about it. Big Blue Madness with Shaq interacting with recruits, especially big men.

 

[WonderBraa]

I doubt that myself. He may have an ego but he's very smart. He talks about why he wants him at UK and it's because of discipline. I think he would be great for UK, ego and all. Not to mention fun!

I never said he didn't like the idea at the moment. But I wouldn't put it passed Shaq to say how he really feels if something doesn't go how he wants.

 

[ukwazoo]

I just want to see Shaq in UK gear

 

[UKPhilly]

I've only seen him play one game (HoopHall Classic in Jan.), so I can't judge a kid by one game. However, he was invisible and showed nothing. Would not have even noticed him had I not known he was Shaq's son.