DeAngelo Alexander Talks About OU

Rivalshoops.com/Insiders Report spoke to DeAngelo Alexander, the 6-3 shooting guard from the state of Oklahoma. Alexander speaks to Russ Blake about his recruiting process.

IR: Are you going to sign in the early period?

DA: Yes.

IR: With who?

DA: Oklahoma. I am going to sign on Friday (Nov. 16).

IR: Will you and your high school teammate at Midwest City Shelden Williams (Duke) sign on the same day?

DA: No, I think Shelden is going to sign on Wednesday (Nov. 14).

IR: Reportedly, you had expressed some doubt about your initial decision to commit to Oklahoma earlier this fall. Can you explain exactly what happened?

DA: OU used to play the style of ball where they would slow it down, but they've changed now. They have the athletes now to play fast paced. Plus my family had a lot to do with where I went. My mom is a single parent, and my brother is already at school [a JUCO] in Kansas. She did not want me to be far away from home, and she explained to me the reasons why I should stay here. Plus I feel I could go in there and start.

IR: Did you take any other official or unofficial visits this fall?

DA: I took an unofficial visit to Seton Hall.

IR: When did you come to the East Coast?

DA: I came to Midnight Madness [Gym Rats in Cherry Hill, NJ] to play in that game. I went there that Friday [Sept. 28].

IR: Was there anybody else that entered into the picture?

DA: Florida, but I did not go down there. But they entered into the picture. And Connecticut a little bit. Then they got Rashad Anderson.

IR: So when did you finally reaffirm your commitment to Oklahoma?

DA: I think it was on Saturday [Nov. 10].

IR: Where does Oklahoma see you fitting into their program?

DA: As a two guard, and possibly some time at the one.

IR: Who else are they looking to bring in there?

DA: Just me and Kevin Bookout. I think he is going to sign there too.

IR: What happened to Kelenna Azubuike?

DA: I don't think he is going there any more. I think he is going to Tulsa now.

IR: Where do you stand academically right now?

DA: I just need one point on the ACT. I am going to take it again on Dec. 8.