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Brian O'Connell


First Season: 2010-11 or earlier

Last Season: 2025-26

Total Games: 1,312

Crew Chief: 689 (53%)

U1: 504 (38%)

U2: 119 (9%)

Home Wins: 67%

Home Fouls: 16.0

Away Fouls: 17.6

Foul Diff: 1.5

Attendance: 7,701

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Games Total 2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22 2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11
Games 1312 85 81 86 89 85 54 81 91 72 78 84 93 92 84 83 74
Crew Chief 689 67 50 48 45 58 28 50 50 42 41 32 42 39 36 34 27
U1 504 18 29 35 39 25 24 28 34 24 34 47 43 42 26 30 26
U2 119 0 2 3 5 2 2 3 7 6 3 5 8 11 22 19 21
NCAA Tournament 40 3 2 3 3 2 4 0 3 2 3 2 4 3 3 2 1
NIT Tournament 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 0
Pre/Mid-Season Tournament 16 3 4 3 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Big East 443 33 28 34 34 26 25 21 26 24 29 23 25 22 33 31 29
ACC 230 18 19 20 19 18 9 11 20 14 16 14 16 14 10 12 0
A-10 170 13 9 10 9 11 7 12 13 11 7 15 18 12 6 3 14
MAAC 130 7 4 6 6 7 0 1 5 6 7 7 10 16 13 19 16
CAA 65 8 8 5 7 6 0 3 3 0 2 6 2 3 4 5 3
American 59 0 0 0 5 3 1 6 4 4 1 11 12 12 0 0 0
NEC 54 1 1 2 1 3 0 3 7 1 4 1 3 5 7 6 9
Big 10 38 2 3 0 1 3 2 9 2 6 2 2 1 2 2 0 1
Big 12 30 1 5 1 0 1 4 4 4 1 3 1 0 0 4 1 0
SEC 30 1 3 1 3 2 3 4 3 3 2 0 2 1 1 1 0
Horizon 17 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 3 2 3 2 2 1 1
PAC 12 14 0 0 3 2 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 0
Ivy 8 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0
Mountain West 6 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
Patriot 5 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
WCC 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Big South 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Am. East 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
CUSA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Sun Belt 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Independent 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
MVC 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Big West 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
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Date Crew Chief U1 U2 Home Away Score Fouls Fee Season $
2026-3-26 Brian O'Connell Earl Walton Doug Sirmons Nebraska Iowa 71 - 77 14 - 7 $4,000 $282,450
2026-3-22 Brian O'Connell Bart Lenox Doug Sirmons UConn UCLA 73 - 57 20 - 17 $3,600 $278,450
2026-3-20 Jeff Clark Brian O'Connell Brian McNutt Virginia Wright State 82 - 73 10 - 14 $3,800 $274,850
2026-3-13 Tim Clougherty Brian O'Connell Tony Chiazza UConn Georgetown 67 - 51 16 - 15 $3,600 $271,050
2026-3-12 Mike Roberts Brian O'Connell Evon Burroughs St. John's Providence 85 - 72 19 - 13 $3,600 $267,450
2026-3-11 Jeff Clark Brian O'Connell Tim Smith Marquette Xavier 87 - 89 14 - 14 $3,600 $263,850
2026-3-9 Brian O'Connell John Gaffney Matt Potter Monmouth Campbell 74 - 64 15 - 18 $2,600 $260,250
2026-3-7 Jeff Clark Brian O'Connell Nathan Hall DePaul Butler 71 - 81 19 - 17 $3,600 $257,650
2026-3-4 Brian O'Connell Nathan Farrell Ed Corliss Providence Marquette 56 - 78 13 - 16 $3,600 $254,050
2026-3-3 Brian O'Connell Ron Groover Tony Chiazza North Carolina Clemson 67 - 63 15 - 15 $3,800 $250,450
2026-3-1 Brian O'Connell Ed Corbett Mikerlange Fleury Fairfield Mount St. Mary's 47 - 69 10 - 20 $2,400 $246,650
2026-2-28 Brian O'Connell Greg Evans Ed Corliss Xavier Georgetown 91 - 84 17 - 20 $3,600 $244,250
2026-2-26 Brian O'Connell Mike Kitts Vasili Mallios Central Connecticut Mercyhurst 80 - 78 13 - 21 $2,000 $240,650
2026-2-25 Brian O'Connell Tony Chiazza Roger Ayers UConn St. John's 72 - 40 18 - 11 $3,600 $238,650
2026-2-21 Brian O'Connell Tim Smith Peter Larson DePaul Providence 68 - 71 15 - 19 $3,600 $235,050
2026-2-20 Brian O'Connell Kipp Kissinger Matt Potter Saint Louis VCU 88 - 75 21 - 16 $2,900 $231,450
2026-2-18 Brian O'Connell Tony Chiazza Tim Smith Georgetown Butler 89 - 93 22 - 20 $3,600 $228,550
2026-2-17 Pat Driscoll Brian O'Connell Michael Greenstein NC State North Carolina 82 - 58 17 - 16 $3,800 $224,950
2026-2-15 Brian O'Connell Tim Kelly Greg Evans Monmouth Towson 72 - 71 12 - 16 $2,600 $221,150
2026-2-14 Brian O'Connell Tony Henderson Anthony Eades Syracuse SMU 79 - 78 16 - 19 $3,800 $218,550
2026-2-13 Brian O'Connell Robert Riley Jason Bradwell Canisius Iona 63 - 69 19 - 19 $2,400 $214,750
2026-2-11 Brian O'Connell Ron Groover Michael Greenstein Clemson Virginia Tech 66 - 76 13 - 16 $3,800 $212,350
2026-2-10 Brian O'Connell Ron Groover Michael Greenstein Florida State Virginia 58 - 61 14 - 16 $3,800 $208,550
2026-2-9 Lee Cassell Brian O'Connell Isaac Barnett Charleston UNC Wilmington 64 - 76 16 - 21 $2,600 $204,750
2026-2-7 Brian O'Connell Ron Groover Bill Covington North Carolina Duke 71 - 68 7 - 15 $3,800 $202,150
2026-2-5 Jeff Clark Brian O'Connell Ed Corliss Hofstra Northeastern 80 - 63 16 - 15 $2,600 $198,350
2026-2-4 Brian O'Connell Roger Ayers Greg Evans Georgetown Creighton 76 - 68 16 - 19 $3,600 $195,750
2026-2-3 Brian O'Connell Greg Evans Tim Smith UConn Xavier 92 - 60 19 - 17 $3,600 $192,150
2026-2-1 Brian O'Connell Bill Covington Jim Googas Rider Saint Peter's 81 - 78 16 - 19 $2,400 $188,550
2026-1-31 Brian O'Connell Nathan Farrell Peter Larson Xavier DePaul 68 - 66 9 - 13 $3,600 $186,150
2026-1-29 Brian O'Connell Tim Kelly Tim Smith Monmouth North Carolina A&T 83 - 81 16 - 17 $2,600 $182,550
2026-1-28 Brian O'Connell Bert Smith Clarence Armstrong Miami Stanford 79 - 70 13 - 22 $3,800 $179,950
2026-1-27 Brian O'Connell Roger Ayers Tommy Morrissey UConn Providence 87 - 81 20 - 24 $3,600 $176,150
2026-1-24 Jeff Clark Brian O'Connell Paul Szelc DePaul Seton Hall 67 - 60 17 - 23 $3,600 $172,550
2026-1-23 Brian O'Connell Paul Szelc Matt Potter Butler Marquette 87 - 76 12 - 19 $3,600 $168,950
2026-1-22 Brian O'Connell Evon Burroughs Ryan Corbett Fairfield Niagara 62 - 61 13 - 11 $2,400 $165,350
2026-1-21 Jeff Clark Brian O'Connell Roger Ayers Villanova Georgetown 66 - 51 11 - 14 $3,600 $162,950
2026-1-20 Lee Cassell Brian O'Connell John Gaffney Wake Forest SMU 79 - 91 17 - 17 $3,800 $159,350
2026-1-19 Lee Cassell Brian O'Connell Mark Schnur VCU Saint Joseph's 79 - 72 15 - 16 $2,900 $155,550
2026-1-18 Brian O'Connell Nathan Farrell Mike Evans Army American University 67 - 78 18 - 13 $2,250 $152,650
2026-1-17 Brian O'Connell Clarence Armstrong Trey Styons Clemson Miami 69 - 59 13 - 15 $3,800 $150,400
2026-1-14 Brian O'Connell Tony Chiazza Matt Potter Georgia Tech Pittsburgh 66 - 89 10 - 18 $3,800 $146,600
2026-1-13 Brian O'Connell Tony Henderson Nathan Hall St. John's Marquette 92 - 68 18 - 17 $3,600 $142,800
2026-1-11 Brian O'Connell Tommy Morrissey Michael Nardone Saint Peter's Merrimack 76 - 63 18 - 22 $2,400 $139,200
2026-1-10 Brian O'Connell Roger Ayers Tommy Morrissey Duke SMU 82 - 75 13 - 21 $3,800 $136,800
2026-1-8 Brian O'Connell Roger Ayers Greg Evans Monmouth William & Mary 81 - 70 15 - 15 $2,600 $133,000
2026-1-7 Brian O'Connell Roger Ayers Greg Evans Villanova Creighton 72 - 76 15 - 12 $3,600 $130,400
2026-1-6 Brian O'Connell Matt Potter Michael Palau DePaul Georgetown 56 - 50 19 - 17 $3,600 $126,800
2026-1-4 Brian O'Connell Bill Covington Matt Potter Fordham Richmond 75 - 83 15 - 22 $2,900 $123,200
2026-1-3 Brian O'Connell Matt Potter Nathan Hall St. John's Providence 71 - 77 24 - 26 $3,600 $120,300
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Tournament Games

Tournament Times Worked Seasons
NCAA Elite 8 1 2023-24
NCAA Sweet 16 9 2010-11, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2022-23, 2025-26
NCAA Second Round 14 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26
NCAA First Round 15 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26
NCAA First Four 1 2014-15
NIT 21 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2023-24
2K CLASSIC - CAMPUS GAME 1 2016-17
2K EMPIRE CLASSIC - CAMPUS GAME 1 2018-19
2K SPORTS CLASSIC 3 2011-12, 2012-13
2K SPORTS COACHES vs CANCER CLASSIC 1 2011-12
ACC/BIG TEN CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY DICK'S SPORTING GOODS 1 2014-15
ACC/Big Ten Challenge presented by Continental Tire 1 2022-23
ACC/SEC Men's Challenge 1 2025-26
AIR FORCE RESERVE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME TIP-OFF 1 2018-19
AT CHICAGO 1 2012-13
AT EAST RUTHERFORD NJ 1 2010-11
AT GREENVILLE SC 1 2015-16
AT NEW YORK 1 2011-12
ATLANTIC 10 MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - FINAL 2 2015-16, 2016-17
ATLANTIC 10 MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - FINAL AT ATLANTIC CITY NJ 1 2010-11
ATLANTIC 10 MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMIFINAL 1 2018-19
ATLANTIC 10 MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMIFINALS AT ATLANTIC CITY NJ 1 2010-11
Arizona Tip-Off - Cactus Division 1 2024-25
Arizona Tip-Off - Cactus Division - 3rd Place Game 1 2024-25
Arizona Tip-Off - Campus Game 1 2023-24
Atlantic 10 Championship - 2nd Round 1 2020-21
Atlantic 10 Championship - Final 3 2021-22, 2022-23, 2024-25
Atlantic 10 Championship - Quarterfinal 1 2020-21
Atlantic 10 Championship - Semifinal 1 2023-24
BARCLAYS CENTER CLASSIC 3 2013-14, 2015-16, 2017-18
BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME CLASSIC 1 2015-16
BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME TIP-OFF - CAMPUS GAME 1 2017-18
BB&T CLASSIC 1 2016-17
BIG EAST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st ROUND 2 2012-13, 2014-15
BIG EAST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st ROUND AT NEW YORK NY 1 2010-11
BIG EAST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - 2nd ROUND 2 2011-12, 2012-13
BIG EAST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - FINAL 3 2011-12, 2015-16, 2017-18
BIG EAST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - QUARTERFINAL 6 2011-12, 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19
BIG EAST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - QUARTERFINALS AT NEW YORK NY 1 2010-11
BIG EAST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMIFINAL 5 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2018-19
BIG EAST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMIFINALS AT NEW YORK NY 1 2010-11
BROOKLYN HOOPS CLASSIC 1 2015-16
BROOKLYN HOOPS WINTER FESTIVAL 1 2013-14
Big 12-Big East Battle 3 2024-25
Big 5 Classic 2 2023-24
Big 5 Classic - Campus Game 4 2025-26
Big East 13 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26
Big East-Big 12 Battle 3 2020-21, 2022-23, 2023-24
CAA CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMIFINAL 1 2019-20
CAA Championship - Quarterfinal 2 2021-22, 2022-23
CAA Championship - Semifinal 3 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26
CAA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMIFINAL 1 2018-19
CANCUN CHALLENGE 1 2015-16
CAYMAN ISLANDS CLASSIC - CAMPUS GAME 1 2019-20
CBE HALL OF FAME CLASSIC 1 2014-15
CIT - SEMIFINAL 1 2015-16
COACHES vs CANCER CLASSIC 1 2013-14
CONTINENTAL TIRE LAS VEGAS INVITATIONAL 4 2018-19, 2019-20
CONTINENTAL TIRE LAS VEGAS INVITATIONAL - CAMPUS GAME 1 2017-18
College Basketball Crown - Semifinals 1 2024-25
College Basketball Crown Championship Game 1 2024-25
Crossroads Classic 2 2020-21, 2021-22
Delaware Invitational 1 2018-19
EA SPORTS MAUI INVITATIONAL 2 2012-13, 2013-14
EMERALD COAST CLASSIC 1 2014-15
FANDUEL LEGENDS CLASSIC 1 2015-16
GAVITT TIPOFF GAMES 4 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20
GILDAN CHARLESTON CLASSIC 3 2015-16
GOTHAM CLASSIC 3 2014-15, 2016-17, 2018-19
GOTPRINT.COM LEGENDS CLASSIC - REGIONAL GAME 2 2018-19
Gavitt Tipoff Games 2 2021-22, 2022-23
Golden Window Classic 1 2020-21
Gotham Classic 1 2021-22
HALL OF FAME CLASSIC POWERED BY SHOTTRACKER 1 2018-19
HALL OF FAME TIP-OFF TOURNAMENT 3 2013-14, 2014-15
HALL OF FAME TIP-OFF TOURNAMENT AT SPRINGFIELD MA 1 2010-11
HOOPHALL MIAMI INVITATIONAL - CAMPUS GAME 1 2017-18
HOOPS HOLIDAY FESTIVAL 1 2016-17
JIMMY V CLASSIC 1 2015-16
Jack Jones Classic 1 2023-24
Jacksonville Classic - Campus Game 1 2021-22
Jumpman Invitational presented by Novant Health 1 2024-25
LEGENDS CLASSIC 1 2016-17
MAAC MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st ROUND 4 2011-12, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16
MAAC MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st ROUND AT BRIDGEPORT CT 1 2010-11
MAAC MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - FINAL 1 2013-14
MAAC MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMIFINAL 6 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17
MAAC MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMIFINALS AT BRIDGEPORT CT 1 2010-11
METRO PCS ORANGE BOWL CLASSIC 1 2013-14
MGM RESORTS MAIN EVENT 4 2018-19, 2019-20
MSG HOLIDAY FESTIVAL 3 2014-15, 2015-16, 2018-19
Myrtle Beach Invitational 9 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23
Myrtle Beach Invitational - Campus Game 1 2018-19
NEVER FORGET TRIBUTE CLASSIC 1 2019-20
NORTHEAST MEN'S TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINALS 1 2010-11
OLD SPICE CLASSIC 6 2012-13, 2013-14
ORLANDO CLASSIC 3 2014-15
PROGRESSIVE LEGENDS CLASSIC 2 2012-13, 2013-14
Players Era Festival 3 2025-26
Players Era Festival - Championship Day - 3rd Place Game 1 2024-25
Players Era Festival - Impact 2 2024-25
Players Era Festival - Power 1 2024-25
Roman Legends Classic 1 2021-22
SEC/ACC Men's Challenge Presented by Continental Tire 1 2024-25
SHOWCASE ON THE BANKS 1 2017-18
Saatva Empire Classic 1 2023-24
Shriners Children's Charleston Classic 3 2023-24
Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout 1 2021-22
Sunshine Slam - Regional Round Campus Game 1 2021-22
THE AMERICAN MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMIFINAL 1 2014-15
TICKETCITY LEGENDS CLASSIC 1 2011-12
TIRE PROS INVITATIONAL 3 2016-17
Tom Konchalski Classic 1 2022-23
USF INVITATIONAL 1 2012-13
Vivid Seats Empire Classic 1 2022-23
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Brian O'Connell Game Pace by Season

Total games worked across seasons, relative to each season's opening day

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Estimated Salary Information

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Career Summary

Current Tier: Tier 1

Career Total: $3,491,214

Total Games: 1312

Avg per Game: $2,661

Highest Season: $282,450 (2025-26)

Season-by-Season Breakdown

Season Tier Games CC Games U1/U2 Games Total Earned Avg per Game
2025-26 Tier 1 85 67 18 $282,450 $3,323
2024-25 Tier 1 81 50 31 $272,750 $3,367
2023-24 Tier 1 86 48 38 $274,884 $3,196
2022-23 Tier 1 89 45 44 $276,579 $3,108
2021-22 Tier 1 85 58 27 $250,110 $2,942
2020-21 Tier 1 54 28 26 $162,880 $3,016
2019-20 Tier 1 81 50 31 $231,328 $2,856
2018-19 Tier 1 91 50 41 $241,732 $2,656
2017-18 Tier 1 72 42 30 $191,216 $2,656
2016-17 Tier 1 78 41 37 $196,456 $2,519
2015-16 Tier 1 84 32 52 $199,551 $2,376
2014-15 Tier 1 93 42 51 $213,851 $2,299
2013-14 Tier 1 92 39 53 $202,044 $2,196
2012-13 Tier 1 84 36 48 $182,430 $2,172
2011-12 Tier 1 83 34 49 $171,983 $2,072
2010-11 Tier 1 74 27 47 $140,970 $1,905
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Brian O'Connell Salary Pace by Season

Estimated cumulative salary earned across seasons, relative to each season's opening day

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