Overview
- O’Connell arrived in Berlin on Wednesday and took part in his first team practice on Thursday, according to Sportbild.
- O’Connell profiles as a shooting guard/wing rather than a primary creator, signaling continued playmaking duties for Jack Kayil and Bennet Hundt behind Martin Hermannsson.
- The American played at Duke, logged limited EuroCup minutes with Umana Reyer Venice in 2023–24, then had a brief Knicks deal before featuring for the Westchester Knicks in the G League.
- He said he consulted friend Boogie Ellis before the move, praised Alba’s coach and up-tempo system, and aims to regain game fitness after last playing in spring.
- Alba has strung together five consecutive wins, including three since Ellis departed for Dubai Basketball.