Alex O’Connell
Position: 2/3
Height: 198cm/6’6”
Weight: 85kg
Date of Birth: 02/06/1999
College: Creighton
Passport: USA
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Player Profile
Alex, an athletic wing player, is a standout on the defensive end, consistently making an impact. His athleticism and defensive instincts allow him to guard multiple positions effectively, making it challenging for opponents to score. Offensively, Alex possesses a lethal shooting touch, capable of lighting up the scoreboard from beyond the arc. Additionally, his explosive athleticism shines through as he finishes plays with powerful dunks, bringing energy to the game and electrifying the crowd. His ability to create off the dribble, combined with his explosiveness, adds another dimension to his offensive game. Alex's well-rounded skill set, defensive prowess, shooting ability, and dunking power make him a force to be reckoned with on both ends of the court.
Achievements
HS Georgia Class 6A All-State Team -2016
Nike Skills Academy in Los Angeles, CA -2016
NBPA Top 100 Camp in Charlottesville, VA -2016
HS Second Team All-Metro Atlanta -17
HS Second Team Class 7A All-State Team -2017
HS All-Class 7A South Team -2017
HS North Senior Boys All-Star Team by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association -2017
HS Atlantic/North Fulton Player of the Year -2017
HS Class 7A Region 5 Player of the Year -2017
HS McDonalds All-America Game -2017
HS Ranked No. 85 overall and No. 20 among shooting guards by ESPN -2017
HS Rated No. 55 overall by Rivals.com and No. 66 by Scout.com -17
ACC Regular Season Runner-Up -2018
ACC Tournament Semifinals -2018
NCAA Elite Eight -2018
ACC Tournament Winner -2019
ACC Regular Season Co-Runner-Up -2020
Big East Regular Season Runner-Up -2021
Big East Tournament Finalist -2021, 22
NCAA Sweet 16 -2021
NBA G League Western Conference Champion -2023
NBA G League Quarterfinals -2023
Italian Cup Semifinals -2024
Basketball Career & Stats
Roswell, GA
2015-2016: Milton High School/Milton, GA: 22.1ppg.
2016: Team United (EYBL): 14.1ppg.
2016-2017: Milton High School/Milton, GA
2017-2018: Duke University (NCAA): 36 games: 3.3ppg. 1.4rpg.
2018-2019: Duke University (NCAA): 36 games: 4.4ppg. 1.9rpg.
2019-2020: Duke University (NCAA): 28 games: 5.4ppg. 2.3rpg. 2FGP: 55.7%, 3PT: 27.6%, FT: 61.1%
2020-2021: Creighton University (NCAA): 24 games: 3.4ppg. 2.2rpg.
2021-2022: Creighton University (NCAA): 35 games: 11.8ppg. 5.3rpg. 2.1apg. 2FGP: 53.7%, 3PT: 32.7%, FT: 81.8%
2022-2023: Stockton Kings (NBA-G-League): 49 games: 23min. 8.9ppg. 4.2rpg. 1.7apg. 0.9spg. 2FGP: 55.7%, 3PT: 37.4%, FT: 76.9%
2023: Sacramento Kings (NBA Summer League California Classic): 1 game: 14pts. 1rb.
2023: Sacramento Kings (NBA Summer League in Las Vegas): 3 games: 9.7ppg. 2.7rpg. 1.7apg. 2FGP: 28.6%, 3PT: 53.3%, FT: 50.0%
2023-2024: Umana Reyer Venezia (Italy-Serie A): EuroCup: 16 games: 12.8min. 4.4ppg. 1.8rpg. Italy SerieA: 18 games: 10.1min. 2.9ppg. 1.2rpg. 2FGP: 52.6%