Rising Stars is excited to host the Chaminade Flyers Basketball Camp for the third straight year
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Michael O'Connell (PG 6'2") had another great game last night coming off the bench when they needed him most. He contributed 16 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and solid clutch defense to defeat the Vaqueros de Bayamón, 96-90. 🏀🇵🇷💪 #BSN#Caguas#Criollos
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The ACC tournament starts today.
In 2024, one missed free throw and a subsequent buzzer beater in the ACC semis changed the entire course of the NCAA tournament.
Our guy @MichaelOC_12 to a great start in the NBA G League with the @GLeagueWarriors . Michael posted 10 PTS & 3 AST on 80% FG in his debut, followed by 14 PTS, 4 AST & 7 REB in Game 2!
After graduating Stanford with an Economics Degree, I leave NC State with an MBA, along with an ACC Championship and a NCAA Final Four appearance. Thank you to all my coaches, staff and to my teammates for this unbelievable journey! And most importantly thank you to Wolfpack Nation for all the love and support! Pack for Life!!
Welcome to the Empire, @MichaelOC_12!
Michael just wrapped up his college career at NC State, where he led the Wolfpack in assists in each of his two seasons in Raleigh. Michael led the ACC in assist-to-turnover ratio, and was ranked 4th in the country (3.58).
Michael earned ACC All Academic team honors in 2024 and 2025.
Before NC State, Michael spent 3 seasons at Stanford, starting in 76 of 89 games for the Cardinal. The 6’2’ guard finished second on the team in assists (3.1) during the 2022/23 season.
Michael is currently playing for defending BSN champions Criollos de Caguas in Puerto Rico, scoring a season high 25 points against Quebradillas.