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'Back to back.' How Jermaine O'Neal saw daughter Asjia O'Neal and Texas volleyball's championship

Nate Chute
Austin American-Statesman

Jermaine O'Neal showed support for his daughter Asjia O"Neal and the Texas volleyball team as they played for a second straight national championship.

Sharing the experience with his Instagram audience, the former NBA power forward gave a behind-the-scenes look at the team's day and his experience watching his daughter win another championship.

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As part of a "Hoopfest in Paradise" tournament, O'Neal's Dynamic Prep team played in the "Hoopfest in Paradise" tournament the day before. O'Neal's son, Jermaine O'Neal Jr. is on the team,

Along with O'Neal's wife Mesha O'Neal, the three were seen walking toward a private plane and taking off for Florida hours before the title game in Tampa.

Once they arrived, the headed to a hotel where hordes of Texas fans stood supporting the team as they headed to Amalie Arena.

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'Back to back.' Jermaine O'Neal shows Texas volleyball celebrating championship

O'Neal posted moments from the before the match once he and his wife arrived inside. Before long, the game was over, with Texas winning in straight sets. With all caps of text on screen and emojis of trophies, O'Neal spoke directly to his followers, hugging his wife who shed tears of joy as he did.

"Back to back," O'Neal said with a smile on his face. "Imagine saying that, back to back."

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O'Neal's story continued with more footage of confetti filling the air, the Longhorns gathering for a team photo, and cutting down the net, too.