Are Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan really members of the same fraternity?Fact-checking their college roots

Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan have more in common than just a love and passion for basketball. Beyond the courtroom, there’s a little-known connection between them that might surprise you. Recently, O’Neal revealed the news on his Instagram. He posted a video on his Instagram Story that included prominent figures from the world of sports, entertainment and other fields who are associated with one of the oldest fraternities, Omega Psi Phi.

Many familiar names appear in the video. Some of the names include Rickey Smiley, Steve Harvey, Tom Joyner, Terrence J, Jesse Jackson, George Clinton, etc. Among them are Jordan and O’Neal’s names.

However, do these two NBA giants belong to the same fraternity? The answer is yes. A quick look at the fraternity records proves that the two men are indeed members of the same fraternity. Their names were added to the list of athletes. Former basketball player and analyst Vince Carter is also a member of the fraternity.

Here’s the clip O’Neal shared on his IG Story, in case you missed it:

In Sam Smith’s book, "Jordan Rules“It was mentioned that Jordan was a member of Omega Psi Phi while attending the University of North Carolina. O’Neal once mentioned his motivation for joining the organization.

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Shaquille O’Neal’s Love for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

As one of the oldest fraternities, Omega Psi Phi has earned O’Neal’s admiration for its rich tradition. Deep friendships and dedicated community service resonated strongly with him. The influential spirit of Omega Psi Phi inspired O’Neal. I have already said that this organization believes in connecting with new people and facilitating the realization of dreams. He also mentioned that the organization pushed him to achieve his personal and professional goals.

Talking about brotherhood, he said: “It’s a brotherhood.“I have elaborated, “When I was in college, those guys looked out for me. I was a kid on campus… and they had so much brotherly love. So, when I learned about it, I said, ‘You know what? I Thinking I could do this… I wanted to be a part of that organization.“

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