O’Connell had averaged just 22 minutes, only 3.8 field-goal attempts, 4.5 points, 3.0 assists and shot 29 percent from 3. There was nothing to suggest March heroics on the horizon.

N.C. State’s Michael O’Connell Associated Press. The senior starting point guard did that all right. He sank a 3-pointer at the horn, giving the Wolfpack five more minutes.

Even though he’s had a rocky start from the free throw line, NC State guard Michael O’Connell was the one Wolfpack coach Kevin Keatts tabbed with taking a pair of technical attempts in the ...

Michael O’Connell, standing at the 3-point line, threw a lob cross court to Paul McNeil. The freshman stood on the ACC logo at the other end and jammed in a one-handed dunk to effectively seal N ...

After getting off to a slow start, Michael O'Connell is thriving as his role continues to grow in NC State's system. RALEIGH, N.C. -- Over the last several games, Kevin Keatts has been making ...

Michael O’Connell’s shot against Virginia ignited NC State’s improbable postseason journey. In defeat against Purdue in the Final Four, he experienced the other end of the spectrum.

NC State guard Michael O’Connell, whose late 3-pointer against Virginia in the ACC Tournament kept the Pack’s season alive, now wants to experience NCAA’s Final Four.

Thomas O'Connell, the older brother of NC State point guard Michael O'Connell, poses with a handful of Maryland lacrosse alumni in Texas for the Sweet 16. (Handout) ...

O’Connell is currently getting his MBA at NC State with one more year of eligibility remaining. After that, he’ll still have a year of lacrosse eligibility, his dad said.

Michael O’Connell, standing at the 3-point line, threw a lob cross court to Paul McNeil. The freshman stood on the ACC logo at the other end and jammed in a one-handed dunk to effectively seal N ...