Shaquille O'Neal's early life and education laid the foundation for his future success in basketball.
Birth
March 6, 1972
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal was born in Newark, New Jersey.
High School Basketball
Early 1980s
O'Neal began his basketball career at Robert G. Cole High School in San Antonio, Texas, where he quickly became a dominant force on the court.
College Basketball at LSU
1989-1992
O'Neal attended Louisiana State University (LSU) on a basketball scholarship, where he was a two-time unanimous First Team All-America and won the 1992 National Player of the Year award.
