Alex O’Connell
Updated on 6/25/22. Written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 185
College: Creighton
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 6/2/1999
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Adequate shooter
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker
Good rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Good athlete
Good motor
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Not an elite ball handler
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Must get stronger
Relative late bloomer
Summary:
Alex O’Connell is an athletic, energetic swingman that played at Duke prior to transferring to Creighton. He had a solid senior season this year, and he helped lead his team to get to the 2022 NCAA Tournament. He was invited to play at the Portsmouth Invitational, and a strong showing there could improve his draft stock for the upcoming draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Portsmouth Invitational’s 2022 Rosters Page
Games Scouted:
4/14/22 Day 2 of the 2022 PIT
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