Official Site of the Pilots · May 12, 2025
Pilots sign transfer big James O’Donnell
James O'Donnell signing graphic. PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland men's basketball has signed a second transfer hailing from Australia as forward James O'Donnell (Sydney, Australia/Centre of Excellence/San Francisco) has signed a financial aid agreement and will join the Pilots for the 2025-26 season. O'Donnell will join previously announced transfer Riley Parker as the latest Aussie on The Bluff.
O'Donnell (6-10, 230) is a high-profile recruit that has vast experience in the Australian youth national team system. He played with the Under-17 team at the 2022 World Cup where he averaged 7.4 points and 6.9 rebounds while shooting 60 percent from the field.