KU Hoops Recruiting 2009

[DJay23]

Originally Posted by BWillie007

We need a high profile recruit in Xavier Henry. I can't ever remember us getting a Beasley, Durant, or a Mayo. We can nab those Top 25 guys like Rush, Chalmers and Collins. Would be nice if we could get someone like him.

I disagree. We won a National Championship with Top 25 guys. Self has a clear vision of what players best fit his style of coaching. Having seen one recruiting class reach the NCAA Final (Illinois) and another win the whole thing, I honestly don't know if his style requires the one and done types. I'm sure they would be nice, but would a Xavier Henry detract from the whole team defense concept, as these types of recruits (who would go pro if still allowed) tend not to care too much about D. Just watch the McDonald's All American game.

A guy like Releford, who I'm sure the locals can attest more to than I, but I've read he's a great scorer but a little shaky on the D. How many of those guys can we stand on a team? But then again, if Henry wants to come to KU and WORK, then far be it from me to stop him!