Already making a case for the No. 1 spot in the Class of 2028, O’Neil had a stellar five-goal, one-assist performance, but it felt like more than that given how much he was taking over the game. Shooting 5-of-10, the hulking lefty’s stature looks more like that of a college freshman, and he’s got legit 15-yard range that he showed on multiple occasions to change the way Spalding defended him. He used his size so effectively and was rather unfazed by contact, even when slides came early and even after he suffered an upper-body injury from a teammate’s shot. Against the Cavaliers’ zone, O’Neil pulled up from deep and threw brilliant skip passes, always staying shot-ready throughout the game. He’s a special player and a special athlete, having already brought in three Division I football offers as a standout linebacker. 

The big lefty is physical, crafty, and capable of scoring in a variety of ways. He’s not the fastest player on the field, but his size, hesitation moves, and deception more than make up for it. His frame allows him to lean into defenders and create separation whenever he wants, and his constant change of speed and postures keeps them constantly on their heels. What really sets O’Neil apart is his craftiness. He disguises his intentions so well that his head and eyes show one thing while his stick is doing another. Whether it’s a skip pass through traffic, a twister, or a backhand finish, O’Neil’s creativity and deception put him over the top and make him a must-see prospect.