2017-18 (Game-by-Game): Appeared in six games as a freshman...Averaged 3.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 6.7 minutes per game...Blocked a season-high two shots at East Stroudsburg (1/20)...Tallied six points on 3-of-4 shooting, grabbed two rebounds and had one block vs. Cheyney (1/17)...Recorded season-highs in points (eight) and rebounds (four) in a season-high 11 minutes of action in a win vs. Seton Hill (12/9)...Scored four points in season-opening win against PSU Schuylkill (11/11)
Abington: O'Brien played an integral role in Abington winning its second district title in three years this past season. He was named All-League not only in basketball, but in football as a two-way starter at tight end and defensive end. He started his high school career at Roman Catholic in Center City Philadelphia, but transferred back to Abington following an injury his sophomore year. He went on to be selected to play in the Philadelphia All Star Labor Classic basketball game at Philadelphia University earlier this year.
From the Coach: "Joseph is an outstanding addition to our team and will give us a strong post presence both on the offensive and defensive end of the court. Joseph is an outstanding two-sport athlete who will fit in extremely well at KU."
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 8 (vs. Seton Hill, 12/9/17)
Field Goals: 3 (2x, last vs. Cheyney, 1/17/18)
Field Goal Attempts: 4 (vs. Cheyney, 1/17/18)
Free Throws: 2 (vs. Seton Hill, 12/9/17)
Free Throw Attempts: 4 (vs. Seton Hill, 12/9/17)
Rebounds: 4 (vs. Seton Hill, 12/9/17)
Assists: 1 (vs. PSU Schuylkill, 11/11/17)
Blocks: 2 (at East Stroudsburg, 1/20/18)
Steals: 2 (vs. PSU Schuylkill, 11/11/17)
Minutes: 11 (vs. Seton Hill, 12/9/17)
The O'Brien File
Nickname: Joe
If I Won the Lottery I would: Pay off my parents' house
Dream Job: Professional Basketball Player
One Thing My Teammates May Not Know About Me: I was born in Georgia
I spent my summer: Working
What Was Your First Job? Landscaping
How Many States in the USA Have You Been To? 20+
Why Did You Choose KU? The school's good reputation
Cub Café or South Dining Hall: South Dining Hall
Favorite Thing About Coach: How well he coaches
Goal for 2017-18: Continue the success here and be academically strong
