Sophomore guard Me’Arah O’Neal has entered the transfer portal, as announced today by On3.
Florida’s “Big 3” of O’Neal, guard Liv McGill and Laila Reynolds has completely crumbled with the opening of the 2026 transfer portal cycle, leaving the Gators facing significant roster uncertainty.
During the 2025–26 season, O’Neal played a major role in powering Florida’s offense, leading the team in both field-goal percentage (52.9%) and three-point shooting (38.1%).
She made an immediate impact to start the year, recording double-doubles in each of her first three games: 14 points and 11 rebounds against North Florida (Nov. 3), 14 points and 10 boards against Chattanooga (Nov. 6), and 20 points with 11 rebounds against Jacksonville (Nov. 10).
Beyond her offensive efficiency, O’Neal anchored the Gators defensively, leading the team with 47 total blocks while averaging 6.4 rebounds per game, providing consistent rim protection throughout the season.
Her departure further weakens Florida’s core, leaving a noticeable gap in both scoring efficiency and interior defense as the program looks to regroup under new head coach Tammi Reiss.
Contact Isis Snow at isnow@alligator.org. Follow her on X @isis_snoww.
Isis is a senior sports journalism student who is in her fourth semester at The Alligator. She previously has written for the Avenue desk and has covered the Florida volleyball beat. She also has experience in live broadcast reporting with WUFT. Despite hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada, she is a life-long Michigan and Detroit Lions fan. To make up for the emotional toll of being a fan of those teams, you will often find her in the gym weight lifting and playing basketball.
