Player Dariq Whitehead

[Devilsforlife]

Smart not to play him vs GT. Built in excuse for the committee if we somehow manage to play disgusting enough basketball to lose to them.

 

[Pantone287]

I'm assuming he'll be out multiple weeks and then will lose all positive momentum when he returns. This basically ended my hope for him being who we needed him to be this season.

 

[rome8180]

I'm assuming he'll be out multiple weeks and then will lose all positive momentum when he returns. This basically ended my hope for him being who we needed him to be this season.

I wonder if he'll just sit out the rest of the season even if he's technically able to play.

I say that because this is his second injury, and because his draft stock was already hurt by his struggles when he returned the first time.

 

[rhfarmer]

I'm assuming he'll be out multiple weeks and then will lose all positive momentum when he returns. This basically ended my hope for him being who we needed him to be this season.

I wonder if he'll just sit out the rest of the season even if he's technically able to play.

I say that because this is his second injury, and because his draft stock was already hurt by his struggles when he returned the first time.

I would also assume he's done for the year. Almost a NAD.

 

[rome8180]

Would that be a HAD (Half and Done)?

Or a Semi-NAD?

 

[SeanMayTriedToEatMe]

QUAD

 

[rome8180]

QUAD

Quarter of Underachieving and Done?

 

[Pantone287]

We've certainly got a bunch of SADs (Shithead and Dones) this year

 

[krsmith16]

GONADS (gone after december).

 

[rhfarmer]

GONADS (gone after december).

I was trying to come up with a good GONADS phrase but quit, exhausted, much like Duke with 5 minutes to go in a game.

 

[Pantone287]

 

[aiw]

 

[SeanMayTriedToEatMe]

19 for his last 38 from 3 (50%), which spans all of 2023. This is a big addition to the team.

 

[aiw]

Wish it translated into better results.

 

[rhfarmer]

One thing that impressed me about Whitehead's 3 point shooting vs Cuse was that it came from several spots on the floor. A lot of guys look great from 3 in "their" spot. Apparently, Whitehead's spot is the entire 3 point line.

 

[krsmith16]

He obviously wan’t efficient last night but he was the closest I’ve seen to the versatile, havoc-wreaking player i envisioned before the season. And though he missed the shots, he was assertive and aggressive, and looked capable of breaking down a defense on his own. Just seemed to be a bounce there that has been missing all season, playing through injuries.

Unfortunately it was around this time last year i thought AJ, who had a very similar seasonal arc, would step up, but the results were mixed.

Something tells me Whitehead will be different. And that ‘something’ is complete, utter, blind homerism.

 

[krsmith16]

He obviously wan’t efficient last night but he was the closest I’ve seen to the versatile, havoc-wreaking player i envisioned before the season. And though he missed the shots, he was assertive and aggressive, and looked capable of breaking down a defense on his own. Just seemed to be a bounce there that has been missing all season, playing through injuries.

Unfortunately it was around this time last year i thought AJ, who had a very similar seasonal arc, would step up, but the results were mixed.

Something tells me Whitehead will be different. And that ‘something’ is complete, utter, blind homerism.

 

[rome8180]

He's looked more comfortable the last two games. I know he hasn't been mistake free, but he's driving the ball more, playing better defense, and in general just seems to be more involved when he's on the court.

 

[Devilsforlife]

Disappointing Duke career from the #2 overall recruit. He flashed potential with his shooting at times, but never really got in sync after his injuries. No signature moments I’ll remember.

 

[CK86]

He really, really needs to work on his ball handling if he's going to be anything at the next level.