Completed Event: Men's Lacrosse versus #1 Princeton on May 23, 2026 , Loss , 7, to, 14
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4/15/2025 12:07:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
DURHAM, N.C.—As the National Lacrosse League regular season comes to a close, it's time to catch up on how all of the former Blue Devils have done in the league this season.
The past two No. 1 overall picks in the NLL draft hailed from Durham with the Albany Firewolves taking Dyson Williams in 2023 and the Philadelphia Wings selecting Brennan O'Neill in the 2024 draft.
The duo has not disappointed, ranking first and second, respectively, in rookie scoring this season. Williams has 61 points, and O'Neill is right behind him with 58.
Dyson Williams – Albany Firewolves
Brennan O'Neill – Philadelphia Wings
Jake Naso – Saskatchewan Rush
Mike Manley – Georgia Swarm
Josh Zawada – Saskatchewan Rush
Michael Sowers – Philadelphia Wings
The past two No. 1 overall picks in the NLL draft hailed from Durham with the Albany Firewolves taking Dyson Williams in 2023 and the Philadelphia Wings selecting Brennan O'Neill in the 2024 draft.
The duo has not disappointed, ranking first and second, respectively, in rookie scoring this season. Williams has 61 points, and O'Neill is right behind him with 58.
Dyson Williams – Albany Firewolves
- Williams is having a fantastic first season in the NLL, scoring 24 goals and dishing 37 assists for 61 points in 17 games. He ranks fourth on the Firewolves who sit in 11th place with a 7-10 overall record.
- With the Williams family leading the charge, the NLL once again honored his late brother, Tucker Williams in a Tucker Out Lymphoma league event.
Brennan O'Neill – Philadelphia Wings
- O'Neill hasn't really missed a beat moving into the arena from the field. The 2023 Tewaaraton Award winner has 25 goals and 33 assists for 58 points with the Philadelphia Wings. He is fourth on the team with 25 goals, 33 assists for 58 points, which sits in 11th place with a 7-10 record. The seven wins are one more than the club had in 18 games in the 2023-24 season.
Jake Naso – Saskatchewan Rush
- After graduating as one of the best faceoff specialists in NCAA history, Naso has picked up right where he left off. He is 198-of-324 for 61 percent at the dot and has one goal and 73 loose balls for Saskatchewan Rush.
- Naso ranks seventh in faceoff wins and third in faceoff win percentage despite missing three games earlier in the season.
- With Naso anchoring the faceoff game, the Rush have clinched a playoff spot, sitting second in the NLL. They will face an opponent to be determined in the quarterfinals April 26 in Saskatoon.
Mike Manley – Georgia Swarm
- In his ninth season in the league, Manley continues to be a steady defensive force for the Georgia Swarm. He has 58 loose balls and has scored two goals and four assists in his 17 outings for the Swarm.
- The Swarm are 8-9 overall this season and play their final regular season game Saturday night against first-place Buffalo Bandits.
- Manley has played in 99 career NLL games and owns 327 loose balls, six goals and eight assists for 24 points.
Josh Zawada – Saskatchewan Rush
- Zawada suited up for the Saskatchewan Rush in five games, compiling four goals and five assists for nine points.
Michael Sowers – Philadelphia Wings
- Picked up by the Philadelphia Wings, Sowers played in five games and notched four goals and three assists for seven points.
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