Shaquille O’Neal says he's only watching women's college basketball this year: 'The boys suck'

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NBA great Shaquille O’Neal has not shied away from his support of the LSU women’s basketball team and star player Angel Reese, but the former Los Angeles Lakers star recently expressed his interest in the women’s game as a whole over the men’s. 

During a recent episode of "The Big Podcast with Shaq," special guest Kirk Cousins asked O’Neal if he’s been tuning into any of the NCAA tournament games. Despite admitting that he hasn’t, when asked if he’s been following LSU’s run, Shaq made it clear that he’s only been keeping up with the Lady Tigers.

LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese controls the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke in the NCAA Tournament at MVP Arena in Albany, New York, on April 1, 2024. (Gregory Fisher-USA Today Sports)

"The boys suck so I’m not following, but I’m definitely following the girls," O’Neal said. "Actually, women’s basketball is kicking a--."

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He continued, adding that he had an "epiphany" while watching the women’s tournament exclusively. 

"Last week was like the first time I watched all girls' games. Like I’ve never done it before, ever. It was crazy – Juju Watkins, Caitlin [Clark], my girl Angel Reese – they just killed it. 

"I don’t think I know any men’s [players]." 

Shaquille O'Neal attends a game between the LSU Lady Tigers and the Colorado Buffaloes at T-Mobile Arena on Nov. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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