Alex O'Connell Has Surgery

Alex O'Connell's Canada tour unfortunately was cut short after being hit in the face.

The sophomore guard underwent successful surgery on Thursday to repair the orbital bone fracture he sustained during the Blue Devils’ exhibition game in Toronto last week. "according to https://247sports.com/college/duke/Article/Duke-Basketball-Alex-OConnell-Undergoes-Successful-Surgery-121003734/

The surgery was performed by Dr. David Powers, and O’Connell is expected be ready for the start of practice in late September. "according to https://247sports.com/college/duke/Article/Duke-Basketball-Alex-OConnell-Undergoes-Successful-Surgery-121003734/

O’Connell started and played the first three minutes of Duke’s game versus Ryerson University last Wednesday in Toronto before sustaining the injury. He missed the remaining two games of the Duke Canada Tour. "according to https://247sports.com/college/duke/Article/Duke-Basketball-Alex-OConnell-Undergoes-Successful-Surgery-121003734/