Deion Sanders' Daughter Commits to Colorado State Pueblo

Shelomi Sanders, the youngest child of the Colorado Buffaloes head coach, will play her final college basketball season with the Division II ThunderWolves.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:13pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a basketball game or match, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in a mix of blue, gold, and maroon colors representing the Colorado Buffaloes and Colorado State University Pueblo ThunderWolves.Deion Sanders' daughter Shelomi takes the next step in her basketball journey, committing to play her final college season close to home with the Colorado State University Pueblo ThunderWolves.Boulder Today

Shelomi Sanders, the youngest daughter of Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, has committed to play her final year of college basketball with the Colorado State University Pueblo ThunderWolves. Shelomi has played for four different teams over her college career, including a stint with the Buffaloes in 2023-24. She is excited to stay close to her father in Colorado for her senior season.

Why it matters

Deion Sanders has been very involved in his children's athletic careers, coaching his sons Shedeur and Shilo at previous stops. Keeping his daughter Shelomi close for her final year of eligibility shows how much family means to the legendary football player-turned-coach.

The details

Shelomi Sanders, a 5-6 senior guard, started her college basketball career with the Jackson State Tigers in 2022-23. She then followed her father to the Colorado Buffaloes for the 2023-24 season, though she saw limited action. After that, she transferred to Alabama A&M, where she played more consistently over the past two seasons. Now, she will finish her career at the Division II Colorado State University Pueblo, which competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

  • Shelomi Sanders committed to Colorado State Pueblo on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • She played for the Colorado Buffaloes during the 2023-24 season.

The players

Shelomi Sanders

Deion Sanders' youngest daughter, a 5-6 senior guard who has played for four different college basketball teams over her career.

Deion Sanders

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes and Shelomi's father, who has been very involved in his children's athletic careers.

JR Payne

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, who coached Shelomi Sanders during the 2023-24 season.

Tommie Johnson

The head coach of the Colorado State University Pueblo ThunderWolves, the Division II team that Shelomi Sanders will play for in her final year of eligibility.

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What they’re saying

“My babygirl's going to be close to me. I'm happy she's going to spend her last year of basketball in the state of Colorado, somewhere. I'm elated about that ... She made a tremendous decision, I'm proud of her.”

— Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes Head Coach

What’s next

Shelomi Sanders will join the Colorado State University Pueblo ThunderWolves for the 2026-27 season, her final year of college basketball eligibility.

The takeaway

Deion Sanders' unwavering support and involvement in his children's athletic careers, including keeping his daughter Shelomi close for her final college season, demonstrates the importance of family and mentorship in sports.