Andy Enfield left the USC Trojans this offseason to take over as head coach of the SMU Mustangs – but it doesn’t mean he’s done coaching the sons of NBA legends. After coaching Bronny James and DJ Rodman at USC last year, Enfield will now coach Jermaine O’Neal Jr – son of 6-time NBA All-Star Jermaine O’Neal – in the 2025-26 season.
O’Neal, the No. 149 ranked player in the 2025 recruiting class at 247Sports, announced his commitment to SMU on Wednesday on the 247Sports Channel.
O’Neal becomes Enfield’s first commitment in the 2025 class, choosing the Mustangs over Vanderbilt, his only other finalist.
The 6’5 forward from Southlake, Texas chose SMU for a variety of reasons, mentioning the location in Dallas, the track record of success for Enfield and his staff, and the team’s new conference affiliation:
“First and foremost, their move to the ACC was a major attraction for me,” O’Neal said. “The ACC is, without a doubt, one of the most prestigious conferences in college basketball history. The level of competition and exposure it provides is second to none.”