AOC Transfers to Creighton

[Tripping William]

Any new word on where Alex could end up?

Cooperstown, judging by the rest of the thread.

{Real answer: I don't think we've seen anything concrete lately.}

[Rich]

Any new word on where Alex could end up?

Hey buddy, I think you posted this in the wrong thread. This is the old time baseball thread, just look at the title. Oh, wait...

[budwom]

Hey buddy, I think you posted this in the wrong thread. This is the old time baseball thread, just look at the title. Oh, wait...

we've hit nine pages yet and still don't have the faintest notion of where he's going...might as well digress.

[superdave]

Any new word on where Alex could end up?

Previous post of a tweet mentioned Gtown, Georgia, Dayton, Xavier specifically. I have not seen much else mentioned anywhere.

Is Alex going to be eligible to graduate this summer?

[Steven43]

The notion of AOC Entering The Portal brings to mind the scene of Jodi Foster getting into the special machine in Contact...hope AOC has an equally fun ride.

“Why build one when you can have two at twice the price?”

Sorry to digress. Let’s get back to discussing old-time baseball.

[wsb3]

Sorry to digress. Let’s get back to discussing old-time baseball.

I was a Willie Mays fan myself.

[Green Wave Dukie]

I was a Willie Mays fan myself.

Willie was a Star(gell)

[roywhite]

I know he was a regular at Kings - next to the ballpark.

Went there myself quite a few times; what a culinary delight. Hot dogs with mustard, chili, slaw and onions with fries on the side. Is Kings still there?
As I recall, the discussion about the best hot dog in town centered on Kings vs Amos and Andy's downtown. (further branch potential for this thread?)

[Steven43]

Cooperstown, judging by the rest of the thread.

This comment has me laughing every time I read it. Classic. 😆

[House P]

Weaver nicknamed Stanhouse "fullpack" as in the number of cigarettes Weaver smoked every time Stanhouse pitched.

I do not believe Alex O'Connell ever smoked a full pack of cigarettes or ever saw Don Stanhouse pitch.

I remember Chuck used to say "Ain't the beer cold!"

Mods, feel free to move this to the beer thread.

Speaking of Earl Weaver, Don Stanhouse, cigarettes, and beer(Schlitz!), here is a story about what may be one of the greatest MLB clubhouse photos ever taken. Warning: Once you see the photo in the link, you will never be able to unsee it.

Speaking of Alex O’Connell, I wish him well. Assuming he sits out a year, I can definitely imagine him having a major role (perhaps leading scorer) on a tournament caliber team in 2022.

[Steven43]

Speaking of Alex O’Connell, I wish him well. Assuming he sits out a year, I can definitely imagine him having a major role (perhaps leading scorer) on a tournament caliber team in 2022.

Duke was a “tournament caliber team” in all three of Alex’s seasons and he never came remotely close to having the role you surmise him potentially having at his next school. Why would sitting out a year suddenly vault him into that rarified air? I hope you’re right, but I have my doubts.

[devildeac]

Speaking of Earl Weaver, Don Stanhouse, cigarettes, and beer(Schlitz!), here is a story about what may be one of the greatest MLB clubhouse photos ever taken. Warning: Once you see the photo in the link, you will never be able to unsee it.

Speaking of Alex O’Connell, I wish him well. Assuming he sits out a year, I can definitely imagine him having a major role (perhaps leading scorer) on a tournament caliber team in 2022.

Woman watching John Kruk smoke in a dugout: "That's no way for an athlete to treat his body!"
Kruk: "I ain't no athlete, ma'am, I'm a baseball player!"

I, too, wish AOC well.

[House P]

Duke was a “tournament caliber team” in all three of Alex’s seasons and he never came remotely close to having the role you surmise him potentially having at his next school. Why would sitting out a year suddenly vault him into that rarified air? I hope you’re right, but I have my doubts.

Fair question. I was was considering the following.

1. If he sits outs a year, Alex will likely improve by the 2021-22 season.
2. Most tournament quality teams don’t have the talent Duke has on a yearly basis
3. Some coaches may be more willing to put up with Alex’s limitations than Coach K apparently was. Alex may even find a coach willing to promise him a certain amount of playing time.

Consider Jordan Tucker. By all indications, he was behind Alex on Duke’s depth chart when they were both Freshmen. Yet this year, Tucker averaged 23 mpg and 9 ppg for a Butler team that was headed for a 4-6 seed. It is not hard for me to imagine Tucker (and, therefore, Alex) with an even bigger role for a bubble team by the 2021-22 season.

In the end, I suspect that many quality teams could find a major role for a player with Alex’s size, athleticism, and shooting ability
by the 2021-22 season. I don’t see Alex as the leading scorer for a National Title contender, but I wouldn’t be shocked to see him develop into a guy who plays 25-30 mpg for a bubble team.

[lotusland]

Fair question. I was was considering the following.

1. If he sits outs a year, Alex will likely improve by the 2021-22 season.
2. Most tournament quality teams don’t have the talent Duke has on a yearly basis
3. Some coaches may be more willing to put up with Alex’s limitations than Coach K apparently was. Alex may even find a coach willing to promise him a certain amount of playing time.

Consider Jordan Tucker. By all indications, he was behind Alex on Duke’s depth chart when they were both Freshmen. Yet this year, Tucker averaged 23 mpg and 9 ppg for a Butler team that was headed for a 4-6 seed. It is not hard for me to imagine Tucker (and, therefore, Alex) with an even bigger role for a bubble team by the 2021-22 season.

In the end, I suspect that many quality teams could find a major role for a player with Alex’s size, athleticism, and shooting ability
by the 2021-22 season. I don’t see Alex as the leading scorer for a National Title contender, but I wouldn’t be shocked to see him develop into a guy who plays 25-30 mpg for a bubble team.

This is my view as well. I think AOC would be a legit starter for most programs as a fifth year senior including most ACC schools. Bringing in OAD level freshman guards is not the norm for most programs.

[Indoor66]

Went there myself quite a few times; what a culinary delight. Hot dogs with mustard, chili, slaw and onions with fries on the side. Is Kings still there?
As I recall, the discussion about the best hot dog in town centered on Kings vs Amos and Andy's downtown. (further branch potential for this thread?)

I loved Kings, but for a hot dog, Amos and Andy's was king.

[plimnko]

I loved Kings, but for a hot dog, Amos and Andy's was king.

Paschall's Grill on Holloway St. was killer. To me, they had the best hotdog.

[superdave]

Will Alex be able to play next year?

[lotusland]

Will Alex be able to play next year?

I think if I were him I’d take a red shirt year regardless to get familiar with the new program and make the most of his final year.

[aimo]

Went there myself quite a few times; what a culinary delight. Hot dogs with mustard, chili, slaw and onions with fries on the side. Is Kings still there?
As I recall, the discussion about the best hot dog in town centered on Kings vs Amos and Andy's downtown. (further branch potential for this thread?)

http://www.kingssandwichshop.com/

Yes. It closed a number of years back, but reopened under new owners who wanted to keep the tradition going. It's been a long time since I've been there, but they were the best French fries I'd had in a long time.

[grad_devil]

Will Alex be able to play next year?

I think if I were him I’d take a red shirt year regardless to get familiar with the new program and make the most of his final year.

I posted this earlier, even though it's not definitive:

FWIW, there's a question on the portal that reads "Is the student transferring to be a graduate student?" It's marked 'No' for Alex.

I'm sure I don't know why it got lost in the shuffle...