Brian ONeil

Former college (USF) and high school basketball coach. Dad to Connor (USF ‘23) & Jenna (UCF ‘26).

[Brian ONeil @BoneilHoops]

@riseupclassic @WPerkinsIV @brandonk989 @KCS_Athletics @ManateeMBB @NewsomeMBB @OcoeeBball @bcspantherhoops @PalmettoMBB @drphillipshoops @BerkeleyBball @rhs_mens_bball @SeminoleBball @tarponhoops @wcpa_bball @WHS_Hoopz @gibbshighbball Exceptionally well run event. Was fortunate to participate with @PlantBasketball for several years. Fantastic event to showcase JV basketball.

[riseupclassic @riseupclassic]

Please share. Support JV basketball. @WPerkinsIV @brandonk989 @KCS_Athletics @ManateeMBB @NewsomeMBB @OcoeeBball @bcspantherhoops @BoneilHoops @PalmettoMBB @drphillipshoops @BerkeleyBball @rhs_mens_bball @SeminoleBball @tarponhoops @wcpa_bball @WHS_Hoopz @gibbshighbball

[Chris Mack @CoachChrisMack]

Get your foot in the door of college coaching at USF!! Be a Bull!! 🤘

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Ben McCollum shares what it feels like to be around first-place people and a first-place culture.

"I went to Northwest Missouri State, and my first practice with Steve Tapmeyer - best coach I've ever been around - I sat there and I'm like, 'This is what first place feels like. This is what a first-place culture feels like. This is what first-place people feel like.'"

That was the wake-up call. He realized what first-place people have:
"They've got an extreme work ethic. They've got an edge to 'em that other people don't - a competitive spirit."

Then he quoted John Thompson:
"You can tame a fool a lot quicker than you can resurrect a corpse...We want guys with a little edge to 'em."

You can coach skills, but you can't coach competitive spirit. You don't want to consistently coach their effort and attitude.

The last thing they look for: Energy givers.
"Over the years, we found that guys that are moody don't make it in our program."

"If you're moody, if you have low energy, if you suck the life out of the building - you don't make it."

Talent isn't enough. Your energy matters. Your attitude matters.

Successful people have a competitive edge, they bring energy, and they look to consistently get better.

They raise the standard through what they do.
(🎥 Watts Happening Podcast)

[Dan Zaksheske @RealDanZak]

I asked Dan Hurley the same question I asked Tom Izzo: why does the media have a problem with coaches coaching players hard?

Hurley: "Society has gotten soft in a lot of ways... The real world is tough and cruel... I'm preparing my players for life."

[Brian ONeil @BoneilHoops]

@JHendersonTampa @CoachBHodgson @USFMBB JoJo Philon’s decision today could be precursor. If he commits to USF it will say a lot.

[Brian ONeil @BoneilHoops]

@TorelloSports Michel Kelly was a phenomenal AD. So much more to the AD position than hiring coaches. Paul Griffin and Michael Kelly put USF on the map and positioned us for the greatness that lies ahead. There is no Rob Higgins without Bobby Paschal, Griffin and Kelly.

[Brian ONeil @BoneilHoops]

@JoeGreenUSF If not Rob, would like to see Brian Lamb take the AD job. Brian would do a phenomenal job.

[Brian ONeil @BoneilHoops]

@WaterTowerUSF Adidas >> Nike

[Brian ONeil @BoneilHoops]

@TBTimes_Bulls @USFMBB All good choices. Ryan Pannone would be a fantastic hire. Jordan Fee at FAU should be, but likely won’t be, in the mix.

[Brian ONeil @BoneilHoops]

@DomWoodward2025 @SCFBaseball @TCBASEBALL_27 @AcesNational Congrats Dominic. Just the beginning!

[Brian ONeil @BoneilHoops]

@Biggamebobby The best there is! Outstanding coverage of the local high school sports scene.

[Brian ONeil @BoneilHoops]

@badpeatmoss @VSiNLive @brentmusburger @Bill80 Can they please bring back @AmalShah1 ?

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

This is what LEADERSHIP looks like

The best in the world TALK

It’s a giant separator between good and great players. It’s hard to be great if you are quiet on the floor

Communication creates champions

[Brian ONeil @BoneilHoops]

@MKellyUSF Dick Wittcoff in the blue shirt, left side. Great man, great family. One of my mentors. Was USF basketball’s biggest fan.

[Austin White @Austinwhitefl]

Austin White 6'3 PG Official Senior Year Mixtape

Durant High RECORD 22-8

Finished #1 in the state of Florida 3 pointers made 113 at 42%

@CoachCpRobbie

[Winthrop Basketball @wcpa_bball]

Our 2024-2025 schedule is filling up quickly! Coaches, if you’re interested in scheduling a game please DM. It will be our first year as a full FHSAA member so we are looking to strengthen our schedule!

[Sifu @MEdwardsBball]

Kids And Parents, Please Pay Attention To This Commentary!
#PickYourJourney

[Amir Abdur-Rahim @sunsetAMIR]

Yesterday Was INCREDIBLE. To Welcome Back Our “FOREVER BULLS” Was An Absolute Honor! The Foundation These Men Laid Gives Us An Amazing Experience Everyday To Represent This University & Basketball Program.

Was proud of the way our Team Paid Homage To Our “FOREVER BULLS” w/ Their Connection, Effort, & Energy! #EDGE

[Jeff Janssen @janssenleader]

If you can't get it done in practice
you won't get it done on game day.

If you're not confident in practice
you won't be confident on game day.

If you're not focused in practice
you won't be focused on game day.

The habits you cultivate in practice
will show up on game day.