Latest news with #PilarSanders
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Shelomi Sanders Steps Out of the Coach Prime Shadow
Shelomi Sanders Steps Out of the Coach Prime Shadow originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Shelomi Sanders, daughter of Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders and younger sister to Shilo and Shedeur, is carving out her own legacy. Shelomi is not doing that on the football field, but on the basketball court at Alabama A&M. Advertisement After an underwhelming stint at Colorado, where she saw just 11 minutes of play over five games, Shelomi made the bold decision to transfer. Despite criticism from her father, she followed her instincts and joined Alabama A&M, where she has found her rhythm and earned recognition as 'Bulldog of the Week.' Former Colorado Buffaloes guard, Shelomi Sanders.© Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The weekly honor recognizes standout performances and leadership across Alabama A&M's sports programs. For Shelomi, It defines the hard work that she has put into her game, and into herself. While her stats may not draw WNBA scouts right away, as she averaged 2.1 points in under four minutes per game last season. That may not stand out, but her leadership, energy, and commitment have earned her deep respect from teammates and coaches. Entering her senior season, she's preparing to play a larger role on a Bulldogs team that finished 21-11 overall last season. Advertisement Shelomi is also navigating her athletic journey while managing diabetes, further showing her resilience. Backed by her supportive family, including her mom Pilar Sanders, and a growing community at Alabama A&M, Shelomi is forging a powerful story of perseverance. She's proving there's more than one way to leave a lasting mark with the Sanders name, and hers is just beginning. Related: Colorado CB Preston Hodge Makes Personal Announcement Before Upcoming Season Related: FOX Sports Analyst Sends Four-Word Message to Deion Sanders Amid Health Issues This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Meet Pilar Sanders, Shedeur Sanders' mom and Deion's ex-wife
Pilar Sanders is ready to see son Shedeur Sanders make his mark in the pros. The mother of the Colorado Buffaloes quarterback is eagerly awaiting the moment her son's name will be called in the 2025 NFL Draft, which begins April 24 in Green Bay, Wis. 6 Shedeur Sanders and his mom, Pilar Sanders, in April 2025. Pilar Sanders/Instagram Advertisement Before Shedeur's eventual NFL landing spot is revealed, get to know the quarterback's biggest supporter. She shares three kids with ex-husband Deion Sanders In addition to Shedeur, 23, Pilar and NFL great Deion Sanders welcomed son Shilo, 25, and daughter Shelomi, 21, during their marriage. Pilar, a health/wellness creator, married the Buffaloes head coach in 1999 before their 2013 divorce. Advertisement Deion, 57, and Pilar, 50, were engaged in a child custody battle in 2013 that resulted in the NFL Hall of Famer receiving sole conservatorship of their sons and a joint conservatorship of their daughter. 6 Pilar Sanders is a mom of three. Pictured here with son Shedeur and daughter Shelomi. Pilar Sanders/Instagram Shilo was a safety at Colorado and could be selected in the later rounds of the draft. Should he go undrafted, he could potentially sign with a team as an undrafted free agent. Shelomi is a guard on Alabama A&M's women's basketball team. She regularly cheered on her sons at Colorado Buffaloes games Advertisement Throughout the college football seasons in 2023 and 2024, Pilar frequently shared photos from game days in Boulder, where she sported custom Colorado gear to cheer on Shedeur and Shilo. 6 Pilar Sanders with son Shilo Sanders, who played safety for the Colorado Buffaloes. Pilar Sanders/Instagram Pilar was present for Shedeur's jersey number retirement in April 2025 at Folsom Field in Colorado. 'What an honor and a privilege to have spent two years in Boulder, Colorado with them, it's been amazing and to see these sites everyday nothing short of Fun, Gratitude and High Vibes!' she exclaimed on Instagram. Advertisement How she's supporting her sons' NFL dreams When it comes to her children pursuing their goals, Pilar is 'always' there to help. As part of an April 2025 profile on Shedeur, Pilar spoke to ESPN about how her sons were preparing for their future and why they opted not to sign with an NFLPA-certified agent. 6 Shedeur Sanders with mom Pilar. Pilar Sanders/Instagram 'If you know the game, and you've been around the game your entire life, on both sides, on all sides, and you've seen a lot of contracts happen, you know what you want,' Pilar told the publication. 'I don't think there's a reason to have anyone have to speak for you when you're confident in what you have, what you can do and where you want to go.' 6 Pilar was married to Deion Sanders, the coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. AP As for whether she's taken on an agent-like role for Shedeur and if she's conversed with NFL execs about the polarizing QB, Pilar said: 'No, I won't say any of that.' Advertisement 'In general, I always help [my kids] with anything they need, so I'm always around, trust me, in every area,' she said. Where will Shedeur land? 6 Shedeur Sanders during his Colorado Pro Day in April 2025. AP NFL draft analysts and experts are stumped about where Shedeur will eventually land. He's been linked to the Giants, with whom he worked out last week, and also visited the Steelers. Miami quarterback Cam Ward is anticipated to be the No. 1 overall selection by the Titans.
