Lucas O’Brien brings veteran size, shot-blocking, and a comeback story to UTSA
In the 2015-16 season, Lucas O’Brien showed he could be a steady interior piece for UTSA, starting all 31 games and averaging 7.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and a team-high 15 blocks while shooting 44.5% from the floor[1]. His best trait is the blend of dependable size and feel: he protects the rim, can stretch defenses enough to matter offensively, and has already proven he can handle a real starter’s workload[1][7]. The bigger context is resilience—he returned after a heart condition sidelined him for the 2012-13 season, which makes him the kind of tough, buy-in big man coaches usually love[5].
