From Eagle to Seahawk: The legacy behind Shawn O’Connell

Noah Powers, Assistant Sports Editor

February 16, 2019

For UNC Wilmington graduate transfer Shawn O’Connell, the path to the Port City differed from many of his teammates. The 6’8 forward transferred from Georgia Southern where he redshirted his freshman year. O’Connell shot 61 percent from the floor while racking up 310 points and 280 rebounds...