UNC once recruited Shaq. Why he's back in ACC country as DJ Diesel

Posted Sep 12, 2026
Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal will perform as DJ Diesel Saturday ahead of the North Carolina vs. East Tennessee State football game. He visited UNC as a high school recruit but admitted it wasn’t the right fit. "I went to North Carolina. Rick Fox showed me around. Chapel Hill, without being disrespectful, it wasn’t 'hood' enough for me." (MSN.com)

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