Frank Nunns O'Connell

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Frank Nunns O'Connell

I'm Frank and I am a graduate BA Journalism at City University.

My main passion is Sports Journalism, particularly Football, Basketball and American Football. But I also have experience in feature writing, social media and broadcast journalism.

Relevant work

TalkHoopsUK’s Substack •

Amari Williams Is British Basketball’s Breakthrough Star

The 2025 NBA draft, like many before it, was headlined by the marquee names – Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe. But behind the flashing lights and celebratory fireworks was an underappreciated, more compelling story. As social media buzzed through the first round and more, Amari Williams waited patiently in the wings. The Brit and former Kentucky big man, far removed from the bright lights, wasn’t supposed to be here. So, when his name was called with the 46th pick in the 202...
Kade's Draft Room •

From Shutdown to Shakeup: The Packers' Post-Jaire Secondary Plan - Kade's Draft Room

When a team loses an All-Pro calibre player, the expectation is to rebuild for a brighter future. But that isn’t on the cards for the Green Bay Packers following the release of two-time All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander. With Green Bay eyeing a Super Bowl run, releasing a player of this level raises questions. Especially considering the state of their DB room. Once the face of the Packers’ secondary, Alexander’s exit leaves a glaring hole in Jeff Hafley’s defense, but also opens an intriguing c...
Kade's Draft Room •

The Seattle Gamble: Is Sam Darnold the Answer? - Kade's Draft Room

On March 13, 2024, Sam Darnold penned a $10 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings with the plan of backing up newly drafted J.J. McCarthy. Fast forward 12 months: after a season ending McCarthy injury and a career year for Darnold, he found himself as one of the top free agents on the market.


Upon signing a 3-year $100 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, the seven-year veteran faces expectations he hasn’t had before. A new challenge awaits, one shaped with a team transitioning...
TalkHoopsUK’s Substack •

The 5 storylines to follow for the remainder of this NBA season

The NBA may not be advertised as your favourite drama TV show, but it sure does provide us with unlimited entertainment night to night, on and off the court. From the return of Ja Morant to capturing Cooper Flagg, to the Milwaukee Bucks and to the head-spinning Eastern Conference, these are the storylines that will shape this season.As predicted, the Boston Celtics look like the primary contender in the Eastern Conference. But it begs the question, who is the No. 2? So far the answer to that is...

Key Skills

. Confident editing ability in Adobe Premiere Pro

. Strong knowledge of Adobe Audition

. Strong knowledge of Adobe InDesign

NBA blog

I recently started my own basketball blog. I aim to post regular pieces on the NBA as the season progresses, ranging from long form features to easy read listicles.

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