Shaqir O'Neal, son of Shaq, wins college slam dunk contest: Highlights
Shaquille O'Neal's son, Shaqir O'Neal, won the college dunk contest on April 3 at Hinkle Fieldhouse before the Final Four.
Sacramento State forward Shaqir O'Neal – yes, the son of Shaq – won the College Slam Dunk Championship on Friday, April 3, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis before the Men's Final Four. Shaqir O'Neal, wearing his dad's "Shaq" shoe brand, elbow-dunked over two fellow players and threw down a reverse on his final attempt to secure the win over Central Connecticut's Nico Ashley. He finished with two 50-point scores, the highest total possible on a single dunk.
REQUIRED READING: Shaqir O'Neal discusses NBA goals, HBCU hoops and choosing Sac State "Dad, I know you're watching this," Shaqir O'Neal said after his win. "You said you have ($10,000) for me if I win this. So, hey, I'm expecting my money.
Shoutout to my pops. " DePaul's CJ Gunn won the men's 3-point contest and Kansas' Elle Evans won the women's 3-point contest. Evans also took home two more awards, winning the team shooting competition alongside Purdue's Fletcher Loyer and Portland State's Jaylin Henderson before defeating Gunn in the 3-point shootout between champions.
Shaqir O'Neal averaged 5. 3 points with 3. 2 rebounds per game this season at Sacramento State.