Player Jalen Johnson

[Pantone287]

Hopefully he finds his way to a sports psych at some point. To his credit, he certainly never seemed too cool or apathetic - rather, he had the look of someone who seemed to care so much that it veered into the realm of emotional issues. I imagine the pops did a number on him as a kid.

I do hope this doesn't reflect negatively on our OAD sexiness at all - I'm sure it'll be used in negative recruiting. However, if next year's guys meet expectations, I'm sure all will be forgotten.

 

[rome8180]

Tbh, I don't have any ill will toward Jalen. I think he has some issues about expectations vs. reality. I might be more angry if I thought it would hurt the team, or if the team was good anyway, or if I cared about this season in the slightest.

 

[aiw]

 

[DrKlahn]

Are all these Jalens named after Jalen Rose? Was there some other Jalen who was famous in turn of the century America?

 

[aiw]

Looks like the foot "injury" will be the excuse. I wonder how long Johnson and his family stick with that.

 

[aiw]

We never heard what happened with Sulaimon, so maybe we'll never get the real story.

 

[rome8180]

I'm going to spread the rumor than Sheed snuck back onto campus and raped Johnson.

 

[JohaadDBC]

We never heard what happened with Sulaimon, so maybe we'll never get the real story.

That story would’ve hurt Sulaimon more than Duke/K. They had no incentive to talk.

 

[Whitefolk]

I can confirm that Rapesheed was spotted on campus.

 

[bdotling]

This makes the shitty season ok. Building up players for next year. Hopefully Wendell shows out so he can declare too.

 

[aiw]

We never heard what happened with Sulaimon, so maybe we'll never get the real story.

That story would’ve hurt Sulaimon more than Duke/K. They had no incentive to talk.

The aggrieved party could have crushed both of them

 

[rhfarmer]

Johnson was a really bad fit for this team. In years past, K might have tried to force it, but his effort and upside weren't going to make a difference so they cut bait.

He's not a Bagley who will hang a double double every night, or even a Duval who really made an effort on D. Ultimately, this probably keeps JBrake and Coleman around which is way better for the program.

JJ could be a great pro, all the tools are there. But his checkered history of transferring and quitting would make me super leary if I am a GM.

 

[Inveigle]

Like I said before, when Jalen was out injured the team got better, and when he returned after the injury, it clogged the floor and stagnated the offense. This team was better by subtraction and JJ was the reason. His recent cut in minutes are a result and probably pushed his Father to make the call. Sometimes it's just better floor spacing and offense when certain players are out of the game. I liked Jalen and wish him no ill will, but he wasn't going to be satisfied being a substitute player for this team.

 

[Inveigle]

I wasn't the only one who saw it.

 

[mkvl04]

Lol good luck sir

I see articles of former Duke players. Is he considered alumni. Will he claim us? Do we claim him moving forward?

 

[dukeboy911]

Pussy

 

[Inveigle]

Pussy

I think his vulva ached somewhat.

 

[TyusStones5]

Worst OAD we've ever had, and it's not even close. Glad to be done with him.

The Big Hoss didn't hold the title of least memorable OAD for long. Seriously, if Jalen played with the same amount of hustle and energy as Hank then he would no doubt be a top prospect. All of his problems are in his control but sadly he looked like he didn't GAF out there!

 

[deeyoukayeee]

? Nothing but fond memories of the Hoss. I mean, he may not have been as comically memorable as Duvall or Reddish, and not really sure I can remember any particularly noteworthy moments from Giles, Trent or F. Johnson, but I'd put him well ahead of those guys.

 

[Pantone287]

Carey had the third-highest BPM in Dook history* in his one season, and is basically tied with Carter for second behind Zion. He was definitely one of our best OADs.



*Okay, since like 2010 when they started tracking