NC State Preseason Player Preview: Michael O’Connell

After transferring to NC State from Stanford with a reputation as a pass-first point guard that can do a little bit of everything, graduate Michael O’Connell did more than enough in his first season with the Wolfpack.  He was a key cog in the Pack’s magical run through March, which culminated in a Final Four appearance. Now, as O’Connell enters his final season of college basketball, he has his sights set on growing even more as a player, while serving as NC State’s on-court leader.  TheWolfpacker.com is analyzing each of NC State’s anticipated rotation players, looking at their roles and expectations going into a new season. Here’s a view of O’Connell, a 6-foot-2 guard that has the ability to carry his March momentum into the regular season.