Shelomi Sanders made headlines with her commitment to play basketball for the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in the SWAC Conference. Following her decision, Shelomi’s mother, Pilar Sanders, took to Instagram, voicing her pride and support for her daughter’s move.

In an Instagram post featuring Shelomi in her new Alabama A&M Bulldogs jersey, Pilar shared her sentiments, commending her daughter’s decision to aim for the best and never settle for less. Pilar Sanders wrote:

“So proud of my beautiful babes! You have the courage, confidence, strength, and character to go anywhere, the drive to be the best and WIN. So happy you’re not settling.

“It’s your life to live, so live it with love, passion, adventure and everything you’ve got! I love you so much. Congratulations.”

The announcement of Shelomi’s commitment was accompanied by photos of her posing with her mother and the Bulldogs women’s basketball head coach Dawn Thornton.

Coach Prime wasn’t pleased with Shelomi Sanders’ decision to enter transfer portal

Coach Prime was at odds with his daughter Shelomi over her decision to enter the transfer portal. Shelomi, who previously played basketball for Colorado, opted to make a move on April 8, prompting her father to question the wisdom behind her choice.

In an interview with DNVR, Coach Prime voiced his disapproval, labeling Shelomi’s decision “stupid”. He said:

“You don’t enter the portal. You get a team before you enter the portal. You kinda get a team before you enter the portal. You know, that’s what I would advise a child. And I know, ‘Well it’s illegal…’ C’mon, man.”

However, Shelomi’s decision received support from her mother, Pilar Sanders, Deion Sanders’ ex-wife. Pilar took to TikTok, backing Shelomi’s move. She said:

“You gottta put you first Lucious. We’re hitting the road y’all. We love Boulder Colorado thank you. But you gotta put you first baby. Let’s go.”