The Schimmel Effect

Native Driven Network chronicles the amazing impact that Shoni & Jude Schimmel have had on Indian Country. We catch up with the Schimmel Sisters to find out what they have been doing since moving "Off The Rez" put them into the national spotlight.

[@nanaiyarobinson1878]

At 00:38 that is me in the blue dress!!! I've met her quite a few times and I'm full blood Native American and me and my sister are 2 years apart and are on the same b-ball team!

[@jermainechee967]

I am from a small town in New Mexico on the Navajo Nation. Shoni, who has made such an inspirational impact on the Native communities, also to her own lifestyle which is very teaching to our tribes families and communities. Along with her sister, Jude Schimmel who is another star to the Schimmel family, I pray to the creator in blessing them with success beyond their limits and health to be pure, richness in their daily lives to always be protected and safe. God bless their family. Keep up your heart warming speeches and motives to teach others and our Native families about life, moving obstacles that are there as lessons, with our cultures to be taught and kept sacred. #MVOXO

[@Juzztinx]

check out Ryneldi Becenti. She was a Navajo Pioneer in Women's collegiate basketball.

[@blazedage]

I come from a town where district championships was a school of half and half against a full native team and those were battles.

[@isaacp.7559]

Thats what im talkin bout, i love it much love to yall... i love it😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@Maria-kg1nh]

Inspiring!! BEAUTIFUL to see Natives being highlighted and highlighted in a positive manner. God Bless!!!

[@monicatripp6882]

I am Kaurk, a tribe from Northern California. Native Pride!!!

[@jonathanakerele8006]

It would be so amazing if this story were made into a feature film, capturing the emotional journey of Schimmel on her tribe as she seeks to play pro ball. That would be amazing especially if the dialogue and the scenes captured an emotional appeal in its story similar to how Love & Basketball was Monica's story of wanting to play pro basketball while having her relationship with Quincy. Only thing is it would likely have to be an independent film so that high quality Native actors got cast for the roles .

[@lisaellis2593]

Agreed!

[@desiyoung9611]

You mean like Off the Rez?

[@nforcebelibers6909]

hey saint this is joshalyn Henry and your sisters are awesome GO SHONI AND JUDE Love you guys

[@bensonyazzie1168]

No frybread!!!

[@Telstar62a]

It's great to see that they have such strong support! They're such great fundamental basketballers; not flashy, but so quick and versatile. All good luck to them in the future!

[@brasiii3943]

yeah, I'm Cherokee Indian and black, my mom is full Cherokee Indian, my dad is black.

[@ranhill62]

Not flashy?? Her no-look passes and ball handling skills are what she's known for.

[@jonathanakerele8006]

This is so cool, man! Off the chain! Wonderful story! =)

[@sheena5006]

When I heard Omaha Macy Nebraska... "Aho your from my home town too?"

[@janalyons5791]

Sheena Parker true dat😂 and im relative to the wolfs

[@Zakarman43]

Wait, that's the exact move she did on Britney in the all star game, lololololololololol

[@dominiquefancyboy5371]

[@Turjak_art]

wow then you like to pray for the devil am I right? put this shoni in jail for 100 years

[@bentonvalery3506]

Native magic !

[@Defender78]

dAM I hope Shoni can get back to her first year WNBA stats of 8.7 PPG and 6 APG and she'd be an asset to any team, heck she had All-Star selections. She needs to keep her butt in shape!

[@steveditko1]

What a great story!

[@AnastasiaRoseSiyankovsky]

I love seeing women thrive when their race, and culture has been hated upon. Savagly ripped apart, and I am glad that not only men, but also women thriving in life!!!

[@erismana2105]

Not any more

[@nativechique7589]

Love these vids shes amazing

[@kristennanikhoda3489]

Dang! Native ballers (;

[@cheridonrichard9074]

shoni white river tigers I miss u south dokato

[@mltndeal5120]

The schimmels I didn't know them but later on i heard of them on KZbin. Im from Navajo Nation

[@abdullahussien6683]

shoni is one of my basketball players in the whole world!!!!

[@camdenjandreau9857]

She came to my school and waved at me!

[@raulsalazar6653]

May she play a long time!!

[@woody8453]

Great Warrior Girl :)

[@StoryGordon]

They were a great story and Shoni had her career game against Baylor.

[@jaygoodman384]

The possibilities were there within reach...reminds me of J.R Camel rez rollercoaster ride😢

[@blazedage]

Shot thru so many milk cartons and bicycle hoops that's rez ball.

[@djm122270]

Appreciation Night...HA! Y'all better recognize...for real , for reals!

[@victorcarrillo734]

This Girl!!. Is a baller ⛹🏻‍♀️

[@krobledo1012]

les go sone love

[@albertdentongodawgs]

Hello I am on my middle name usage KZbin account, my first name is Moses. I am 9.3750% Cherokee, one of my great grandfathers was part Cherokee they had a Drew Campbell on the Rome Braves who played on the Rome BRAves. My old home house manager was a Native American who had a son that had a teammate I've seen multiple times plays for the Rome Braves

[@Defender78]

3:43 The Mom :)

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Rez ball has similarities to inner city ball yes but a lot of differences,in Rez ball you share the ball its much more "we" not "me" team ball, than inner city ball is the great assist is applauded and there is more defense than in the non existent D in inner city ball

[@urotherdad8490]

she was badass now she goone

[@tonyjohnson69]

Damn I love this woman. Hopefully she will take the WNBA to even better heights. I been telling everybody about this one.

[@urvaquickbear462]

A Movie ? Isn’t that a true stand out have ? Congratulations Shoni & Jude ?

[@mak.lee_pnw5098]

The only time I've ever watched a WNBA game, when shoni was playing.

[@saukharjo420]

NATIVE PRIDE.

[@bachrattler4771]

can we get an updated, WHERE ARE THEY NOW??????

[@chucknorris2418]

Shoni is on a different court these days 😆🤣😂

[@rockbearspaw1306]

Im a native nakoda

[@72296able]

Saw a mug shot of shoni a few months ago. Sadness Bud!

[@lilyhixson538]

She is my cusion

[@bartbutkis]

That was actually pretty cool and I can't stand the WNBA.🤣

[@murcielago1580]

that girl who shot that three and made it is keva new holy

[@cumar345]

Native Americans i didn’t knew they can ball,suprise about it.I want to see the guys balling i haven’t seen yet.I saw one guy balling his shooting was not normal shot it was different with amazing..

[@jakelang806]

LETS GO QUAKERS.

[@SRTREDEYERICKY]

6:00 the boy with the basketball

[@natebirthing3087]

EXCUSE ARE YOU GUYS GOING TO CANDA?!!!!!

[@velez7267]

She has to be on the Olympic team . And a starter .

[@db32585]

+Luis Velez she is crazy nice with the game

[@ronaldbouvette7215]

who?

[@worldhealthrn]

Did he say no matter what nationality you are?😆 Uh that would be American, like most of the WNBA.... but I know what he means 😅

[@mr.harrison517]

Love the younger sister.... But older sister is a BIG Disappointment.

[@victorlopez2143]

Too bad that's she on probation for a domestic violence. She's lucky she got that because she was looking at 15 yrs in prison..So much for being an example of a person who made it out of the REZ.. Hopefully she will take this as a lesson learned and become a better person in Life..Not basketball..Wish her the best.

[@Turjak_art]

PUT SHONI IN JAIL

[@brianjschumer]

They keep it on the down low, but her father's Jewish..I guess a member of another tribe..

[@kjeezy2990]

Lmao Natives had to lose there real names and take in the names of the churches priest. You should know what your talking about before you speak on something. Dumbass.

[@theschimpson8786]

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[@fredericklavender9538]

This Indianette is a Baller on a mission . She's got style , charisma , class , game , good looks and most of all she's cute .

[@jonrobinson5745]

Not indian its native or aboriginal people

[@mradair_county7609]

Indian!!!