Shelomi Sanders, daughter of Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders, is planning to transfer out of the CU Buffs women’s basketball program. The 5-foot-6 redshirt freshman guard joined the Buffs midway through the 2022-23 season after being with her father and two brothers at Jackson State for the first semester of her college career. Shelomi appeared in five games for Colorado this past season, totaling 11 minutes on the court. Her standout moment came when she made a 3-pointer at Air Force and also recorded an offensive rebound and a steal in a game against UT Arlington.
It was reported by BuffZone’s Brian Howell that Shelomi Sanders would be entering the transfer portal along with fellow Colorado bench players Brianna McLeod and Mikayla Johnson. Shilomi, along with her brothers Shilo and Shedeur Sanders, had originally been at Jackson State before Shelomi transferred to Colorado. While with Jackson State, Shelomi appeared in two games for the Tigers before making the move to the Buffs midway through the season. Her time with the Buffs saw her mostly coming off the bench and contributing in a limited capacity, with her notable performance coming in the form of a 3-pointer and contributions in other statistical categories in games against Air Force and UT Arlington.
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Shelomi Sanders’ decision to transfer out of the CU Buffs women’s basketball program comes after a season where she saw limited playing time and opportunities on the court. The redshirt freshman guard appeared in five games for Colorado, totaling 11 minutes of playing time. Despite her limited role, Shelomi did have moments where she showcased her skills, including making a 3-pointer at Air Force and contributing in other ways in different games. Along with fellow bench players Brianna McLeod and Mikayla Johnson, Shelomi will be entering the transfer portal to explore other opportunities moving forward.
The move to transfer out of the Colorado women’s basketball program represents a new chapter in Shelomi Sanders’ collegiate career. After starting her college career at Jackson State with her family, Shelomi made the decision to join the Buffs midway through the 2022-23 season. While Shelomi’s time with the team was brief, she made an impact in the games she played and showed potential for the future. With the decision to enter the transfer portal, Shelomi will have the opportunity to explore other options and find a new program where she can continue to grow and develop as a player. Fans and followers of the Buffaloes will be following Shelomi’s journey as she looks to make her mark in collegiate basketball.
