Monday, September 20, 2004
Blogging Well Means Knowing When
To Say You're Sorry. For not earlier commenting on De'Angelo Alexander's departure for Charlotte.After undergoing offseason shoulder reconstruction with Oklahoma's medical staff in early April, Alexander announced his decision to transfer to Charlotte in early June.
He will be sorely missed. Last year, Alexander averaged nearly 10 points and 5 rebounds for the Sooners. This year, the sophomore was expected to star for Kelvin Sampson's club. His departure will likely cost Oklahoma an invitation to a certain March dance.
Strangely, De'Angelo's rationale made little sense.
Alexander said future playing time was partly responsible for his decision. He did not elaborate.
Alexander played in all 31 of the Sooners games last season and started 17. He spent much of the season coping after dislocating his right shoulder in the Sooners' first practice last fall, but still played more minutes than every Sooner except leading scorers Drew Lavender and Jason Detrick.
