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Meezy O'Neal Commits to Kentucky After Florida Transfer

4/28/2026

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Meezy Commits Kentucky

Me'Arah “Meezy” O’Neal announced her commitment to Kentucky women’s basketball on April 27, 2026 via Instagram.
She entered the transfer portal on April 14 after Florida coach Kelly Rae Finley was dismissed and Tammi Reiss hired, prompting Kentucky coach Kenny Brooks to name her his third portal acquisition.
The 6-foot-4 former Florida Gator, a 2024 McDonald’s All-American, averaged 13.6 points and 6.4 rebounds while shooting 53% and 38% from three.

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Kentucky Gains Transfers

The NCAA transfer portal opened April 7, closed April 21, and lets players decide later.
Kentucky added three transfers—Zoom Diallo (April 15), Alex Wilkins (April 18) and Ousmane N’Diaye (April 24)—and hosted visits from Justin McBride (April 22-24) and Jerone Morton (April 24).
The trio of NBA-draft hopefuls—Milan Momcilovic, Allen Graves and Tounde Yessoufou—are weighing returns; Momcilovic will attend the May 10-17 combine, Graves is No. 25 on ESPN’s board and Yessoufou is No. 35, leaning toward staying in the draft.

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Historical Context

Since the NCAA added 2,703 women’s teams between 1988-89 and 2011, the sport’s depth has expanded, while scholarship caps remain at 15 per Division I women’s basketball program. Recent rule changes, such as the 2018 redshirt amendment, have increased player mobility, prompting programs to rely more on transfers to stay competitive. The NCAA’s evolving roster rules therefore shape today’s aggressive transfer strategies.

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Meezy Commits Kentucky

Me'Arah “Meezy” O’Neal announced her commitment to Kentucky women’s basketball on April 27, 2026 via Instagram.
She entered the transfer portal on April 14 after Florida coach Kelly Rae Finley was dismissed and Tammi Reiss hired, prompting Kentucky coach Kenny Brooks to name her his third portal acquisition.
The 6-foot-4 former Florida Gator, a 2024 McDonald’s All-American, averaged 13.6 points and 6.4 rebounds while shooting 53% and 38% from three.

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