As a freshman (2013-14): Appeared in 21 games during his freshman campaign, averaging 1.4 points and 1.6 rebounds per game ... scored season-high eight points in win over Baker ... pulled down six rebounds in the win over MacMurray ... had three games of five or more rebounds ... scored four points in five minutes of action against Lincoln.

In high school: Was a two-year letterwinner for head coach Kevin Walsh at St. John Vianney High School ... was an All-State and All-Conference honoree as a senior, helping lead his team to the state semifinals ... averaged 15.8 points and 10.1 rebounds per game during his senior season ... helped lead his team to three straight district championships, a conference title and the first final four appearance in school history as Vianney placed fourth in the state his senior season ... a McDonald’s All-American nominee and an MBCA All-Star Game participant ... high school teammate of Brad Woodson.

Personal: Secondary Education major ... son of Bob and Beth O’Brien.