Player Alex O'Connell

[childress22]

I draw the line at both the hair and the terrible over-rotating on defense. We get it, you're fast, but don't jump to fucking halfcourt on every wing pass.

 

[skins]

There is no hesitation in his game at all. Surprising to see an overlooked recruit play with such confidence.

Honestly, outside of the defense my biggest complaint is that I wish he'd hunt his shot more.

 

[rome8180]

I draw the line at both the hair and the terrible over-rotating on defense. We get it, you're fast, but don't jump to fucking halfcourt on every wing pass.

Meanwhile our bigs often don't rotate at all.

 

[torontoduke]

That jumper is something sweet.

Had trouble on D once again, but at least he was trying to fight through plays.

 

[torontoduke]

Excited to see other elements of his game develop as he gains strength

 

[torontoduke]

Time for a D-F referendum:

Is he the "slim reaper" or is he a "talent-leaching succubus"*?

*credit to @deepdarkblue for the latter nickname

 

[slswofford3]

I thought Slim Reaper was great

 

[rhfarmer]

I thought we had settled on O'Dongall

 

[deepdarkblue]

Wasn't Ingram called Slim Reaper?

 

[slswofford3]

Yeah, you're right. Now it sucks for AOC.

 

[SeanMayTriedToEatMe]

Durant was also given the slim reaper nickname and hated it. I dont think athletes like being called slim. We could call O’Connell “White Stone.”

 

[dukeberto]

Durant was also given the slim reaper nickname and hated it. I dont think athletes like being called slim. We could call O’Connell “White Stone.”

Except for the fact that it appears AOC actually likes being called Slim Reaper?

 

[rome8180]

Does a snooze emoji followed by what appears to be a child waiter carrying an invisible tray indicate approval?

 

[torontoduke]

Of course!

 

[SeanMayTriedToEatMe]

I just don't think we ought to be encouraging him not to get jacked during his 2 seasons at Duke.

 

[slswofford3]

i'll ask my kid sister what those emojis mean.. i have reached that time.

 

[torontoduke]

I just don't think we ought to be encouraging him not to get jacked during his 2 seasons at Duke.

Two whole seasons? You mean to tell me he won't transfer in December 2018?

I'm stoked.

 

[dukeberto]

Does a snooze emoji followed by what appears to be a child waiter carrying an invisible tray indicate approval?

I believe the snooze emoji means they've been sleeping on that nickname. The child waiter emoji is the male version of the hair flip female emoji. What does this all mean? No fucking clue.

 

[slswofford3]

I have an update.

Yes, "they been sleeping on me" or "where have you been?" are the most likely meanings. Had to give her the context so she could provide the best answer. I replied "its lit" and thats the last I'll talk to her for a while.

 

[dukeberto]

no "fam" after "it's lit"? Not very woke on your part.