Bill O'Brian (1997)

The inspirational pivotman on one of CCRI’s most memorable teams, Bill O’Brien’s team orientated approach to basketball is what took CCRI to the Division I semifinals in 1980-1981 and as well as the finals in 1981-1982.  Even though he was paired up against taller defenders, being at 6’4; that didn’t stop him from becoming a part of CCRI’s All-Time Leading Scorers list.  As a freshman, he scored 400 points and brought down 234 rebounds, by the time he finished his career, he scored 842 points and over 500 rebounds.  the teams finished 20-2 in ‘80-’81 and 22-4 in ‘81-’82.  He was an All-Stater at Mount Pleasant High School.  He was second-team All-New England as a freshman and in his sophomore year, he was first-team All-New England.