In the world of sports, legacy is more than just a name, it’s a benchmark. And Shaquille O’Neal’s kids know how to carry it on. Me’Arah O’Neal has been making waves on the court with her 3-1 record with the Florida Gators, proving she’s not just living in her father’s shadow but carving out her own path in basketball. But just as the basketball world is buzzing about her impressive performances in the NCAA, another young star has stepped into the high school circuit spotlight.

The former 3x NBA All-Star, Gilbert Arenas recently took to his Instagram to share a video of his daughter, Hamiley Arenas, who just delivered a jaw-dropping debut in her high school matchup between Notre Dame and Campbell Hall. “@hamileyarenas0 With her 27 points and 13 rebounds high-school Debut 🔥🔥 #nortedameGirl,” wrote Arenas as the caption in his video.

Me’Arah has been showcasing exceptional skills inherited from her Hall of Fame father. Standing at an impressive 6’4”, she started her college career with the Gators on November 4th, against the Florida Atlantic Owls where in just 20 minutes, she scored 7 points, 5 rebounds, and an assist. This wasn’t a sudden growth for the 18-year-old.

The 33rd-ranked recruit in the country already showed glimpses of her elite skills when she was still at Cross Roads High School. For instance, take her AAU circuit performance this summer, where she averaged 7.8 points, 5.4 rebounds with an assist, and 1.7 assists in 19.8 minutes per game as a Texas-based EYBL club CyFair Elite.

But just as the spotlight seemed to center on Me’Arah, Gilbert Arenas’ daughter Hamiley has emerged with a performance that’s impossible to ignore. As Arenas mentioned in his post, Hamiley showcased exceptional skills, scoring 27 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. She is training under coach Jena Laolagi, who has described her as a combo guard who can play positions one through four, depending on what the team will need.

As per Sports Illustrated, she is playing with new transfers Emily Abramovitch from Calabasas and Taylor Ford from Canyon High. Unfortunately despite such a great performance in her debut match, her team the Notre Dame Knights was defeated 70-75 by Campbell Hall.

Moreover, we can say that Hamiley’s debut performance reflects the teachings of his father who knows the game inside out. Arenas averaged 20.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds with four teams in eleven seasons of his career. Nicknamed “Agent Zero,” he was a sharpshooter who was selected to play in three All-Star Games and won one Most Improved Player award.

As the basketball world watches these young stars rise, it’s clear that the legacy of greatness transcends generations. Whether it’s Me’Arah’s dominance in the paint or Hamiley’s all-around brilliance, these daughters of NBA royalty are writing their own stories, one game at a time. However, despite a strong start to her season, Shaq’s daughter has faced a new obstacle.

Me’Arah O’Neal’s injury during her last game

As mentioned earlier, the youngest daughter of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is grabbing attention with her stellar performances this season. Averaging 7.8 points, and 3.8 rebounds, Me’Arah has established herself as a dominant force on the court. However, recent reports of an injury have sparked concerns about her future.

During the last matchup between the Florida Gators and the Miami FL hurricanes, Me’Arah could only play for three minutes. She collapsed on the floor after taking an accidental blow on the face from Hurricanes’ forward Natalija Marshall. The Gators too couldn’t handle the pressure from the Hurricanes in the absence of their talented forward and were ultimately defeated 83-73.

This was such an unfortunate incident for Me’Arah. Just in the previous game against Chicago State, she had posted her highest points till now, a score of 18 points. Although there have been no reports regarding her injury, it can be speculated that she will be present in her next game. She was seen cheering for her brother Shaqir O’Neal in a recent story. As the basketball world holds its breath, all eyes remain on Me’Arah and Gilbert’s daughter Hamiley Arenas.