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blazzin311 · 04-03-2009, 01:14 AM

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Henry brothers in no hurry

April 3, 2009

There was no family meeting at the Henry household on Thursday night in Oklahoma City.

“He got delayed at the airport by bad weather,” University of Memphis freshman walk-on guard C.J. Henry said of brother Xavier, Rivals.com’s No. 3-rated high school player out of Putnam City High. Xavier played in the McDonald’s All-America game Wednesday night in Miami, with plans to head home Thursday morning.

C.J. and Xavier originally had hoped to meet with their parents to discuss their college options now that former Memphis coach John Calipari has moved on to the University of Kentucky.

Xavier signed a letter of intent with Memphis last November; C.J. took a red shirt this season — because of various injuries — at the Conference USA school.

“Maybe tomorrow, or over the weekend,” C.J., said, asked when the family will meet.

He said he didn’t think there’d be news of any kind to report before Sunday or Monday.

C.J. Henry, who orally committed to play at KU his senior year of high school before signing a pro contract with the New York Yankees, said the Henry brothers may or may not wind up at the same school.

“It’s still up in the air. We might stay here (Memphis). I don’t know. I’ll wait and see who they get (as next coach),” C.J. Henry said. “I’ve heard a few names. Both of us might be coming to Memphis. It depends what coach they bring in. I don’t know right now. We might end up at different schools. One situation might be best for me. One might be best for him. Or we could be together.”

Both could consider Kansas.

“Yes. I mean, it’s another school that is high on both of our lists. We will look at every school,” C.J. said.

That includes Calipari’s new school, Kentucky.

“Yes because I came here to play for coach Calipari, and my brother signed with coach Calipari. I’m sure we’ll talk about that,” C.J. Henry said.

C.J. Henry said he had not spoken with KU coach Bill Self about what he and/or his brother might do. He has talked to little brother, Xavier, a bit, however.

“It’s up in the air. He’s open to anybody,” C.J. said. “He just said he will open it up. He may end up at Duke,” he added, laughing.

Xavier told reporters after the McDonald’s game that he likely would make a campus visit to Kentucky and another to KU before finalizing his decision. He also said he would not be attending Memphis.

C.J., who was in Memphis Thursday night, said he’d try to return to Okie City for the family get-together today or Saturday.

“There’s no timetable. We just want to make the right decision,” C.J. Henry said.

It has been speculated 6-foot-3 combo guard C.J. Henry may want to wait to see whether Sherron Collins returns to KU for his senior season before possibly committing to the Jayhawks. C.J. said he’s looking for playing time next year.

“It will probably factor in. We’ll talk about it when we analyze every school,” said C.J., who believes he will not be required to sit out a year if he transfers to another school because of an NCAA loophole. “I want to play next year.”

Notes:

Stephenson update

The New York Daily News on Thursday reported that Xavier Henry is the reason Lance Stephenson remains undecided on a college. Sources close to Stephenson told the paper that KU prefers landing Henry over Stephenson.

A source told The Daily News it’s a “logical assumption” that KU’s pursuit of Henry made Stephenson postpone his commitment announcement (Tuesday) and take a stronger look at St.John’s.

There were reports on Kansas City radio station 810 Thursday that Stephenson is now upset at KU’s coaching staff with the possibility of him visiting Kansas State and/or Missouri.

A source close to Stephenson told Zagsblog.net that the player’s list of schools has not been expanded. His choices remain KU, St. John’s and Maryland. Zagsblog’s source said if Sherron Collins returns to school and Xavier Henry lands at Kansas, “they (Stephenson family) don’t know what they are getting into at Kansas (as far as playing time).”

Honors coming for Self

It’s the unofficial “Bill Self Appreciation Day” today in Detroit, site of the 2009 Final Four.

KU’s sixth-year coach this morning will receive the Henry Iba Award at the United States Basketball Writers breakfast at the Detroit Athletic Club. The Iba Award goes to the organization’s coach of the year.

Later in the morning, Self is the odds-on favorite to be named Associated Press national coach of the year. Winning the prestigious AP award would net Self a $50,000 bonus at KU. It’s one of the incentives in his 10-year contract that nets him $3 million per annum. He also netted $50,000 for directing his team to the Big 12 regular season crown.

Self also was named Big 12 coach of the year, Sporting News and Yahoo Sports coach of the year.

Hall of Fame

Eight individuals will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Nov. 22 at the College Basketball Experience in KC. They are players Wayman Tisdale (Oklahoma), Magic Johnson (Michigan State), Larry Bird (Indiana State) and Travis Grant (Kentucky). Coaches to be inducted are Jud Heathcote (Michigan State) and Gene Bartow (Memphis State, UCLA, UAB). Bill Wall (executive director USA Basketball) and Walter Byers (NCAA director) also will be inducted.

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/ap...hers-no-hurry/

CoMoChief · 04-03-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

And the Easter bunny is going to hide some eggs for you to find pretty soon.

Well this kinda came out from Left field now didn't it. Couldn't expect more from you though.

Pants · 04-03-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Well this kinda came out from Left field now didn't it. Couldn't expect more from you though.

I know you're not very smart and analogies can be pretty rough, but pretty much what I was trying to say is that you're naive.

DJay23 · 04-03-2009, 08:33 AM

I actually wouldn't be all that upset if we got neither. I mean, we already have a scholarship situation as it is. Also, let's think about this. Mario Little was awesome in Canada until he got hurt. When he came back, he was playing out of position because we didn't have enough heft down low. Now that he doesn't need to play PF, he could be our ace in the hole. We also still have Releford.

Having said all of this, I would prefer Henry over Stephenson. I think Henry is more skilled and seems like a better person. Stephenson would throw a hissy cow and put out a youtube clip of himself if Self looked at him crooked. He seems like a baby. I kind of hope we don't get him.

Mr. Plow · 04-03-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

My gut feeling says we're going to get ****ed and not get either one of them.

Yep.

Elwaysux · 04-03-2009, 10:12 AM

I agree about Henry over Stephenson. While I think Coach Self can handle anyone why take the chance and ruin the chemistry with a selfish one and done player like Stephenson appears to be. I think X Henry is going to be one and done as well but at least he is more likeable.

Mr. Plow · 04-03-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Elwaysux

I agree about Henry over Stephenson. While I think Coach Self can handle anyone why take the chance and ruin the chemistry with a selfish one and done player like Stephenson appears to be. I think X Henry is going to be one and done as well but at least he is more likeable.

Christ. You don't turn down a commitment from a top 10 player. B Rush was a selfish player.....look how horrible he turned out.

Pants · 04-03-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

Christ. You don't turn down a commitment from a top 10 player. B Rush was a selfish player.....look how horrible he turned out.

Lance is like BRush with Collins' attitude x 2. I still think Self can handle him.

irishjayhawk · 04-03-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Lance is like BRush with Collins' attitude x 2. I still think Self can handle him.

Plus, Self could theoretically bomb his draft status if he was being too much of a pain. A simple benching wouldn't allow him to shine and a transfer would take a year.

I don't think it'd be a problem.

Mr. Plow · 04-03-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Lance is like BRush with Collins' attitude x 2. I still think Self can handle him.

I have no doubt Self can handle him. Honestly, I'd like Lance to just commit to KU and get all this shit over with. I really don't want to get back into all the X/CJ saga again.

blazzin311 · 04-03-2009, 10:26 AM

Yea the other night watching the McDonalds all american game is it me or did Stevenson just look pissed the whole night while he was out there playing. Just not sure i would want someone with an attitutde probelm like that on our squad. Maybe he always plays with a bit of a chip on his shoulder and i'm just reading to much into it. but he didn't look happy. From all the interviews and articles i've seen/read about X he seems like he's got his head on his shoulders pretty good. And he's an all world type talent. Just Think of this possible squad for next year or something similar to this. Even if S. Collins goes pro we would still be stacked. But i'm really hoping Aldrich stays. The nice thing with this team is that you can always mix and match who is on the court playing at any given time. There's just so much talent there.

PG T. Taylor, C.J. Henry, E. Johnson, T. Reed
SG S. Collins, B. Morningstar, T. Releford
SF X. Henry, M. Little, Mc. Morris
PF T. Robinson, Mk. Morris, Q. Thomas
C C. Aldrich, J. Whitey

blazzin311 · 04-03-2009, 10:30 AM

i do however agree with you. I think the longer this drags out our chances of landing either one of them are decreasing. But at this point i'm not too worried. I've there hasn't been some kind of announcement from either one of them by Monday or so then i might start to worry a little bit.

Mr. Krab · 04-03-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

I'm thinking we're going to get left out, but I'm not sure why Stephenson, if he's set on Kansas right now, would care if X is now back in the hunt. Wouldn't he just snatch it up? It doesn't seem like he's getting logical advice.

I believe KU told him to hold off because they now think they might get Henry and Stehenson is angry about it.

Pants · 04-03-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Krab's

I believe KU told him to hold off because they now think they might get Henry and Stehenson is angry about it.

I very much doubt that.

Mr. Krab · 04-03-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

I very much doubt that.

Then why would Stephenson wait instead of just taking KU's last scholarship? By commiting Stephenson would really reduce any real chance of KU getting Henry. By waiting he has virtually opened the door for Henry.

Pants · 04-03-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Krab's

Then why would Stephenson wait instead of just taking KU's last scholarship? By commiting Stephenson would really reduce any real chance of KU getting Henry. By waiting he has virtually opened the door for Henry.

You would have to ask Lance's dad to find that out. I don't know why they're doing it, but I doubt that KU told him to wait and see in case they can get Henry.

04-03-2009, 01:14 AM
blazzin311 Blazzin311 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Casino cash: $9455101	Henry Brothers In No Hurry Today's news Henry brothers in no hurry April 3, 2009 There was no family meeting at the Henry household on Thursday night in Oklahoma City. “He got delayed at the airport by bad weather,” University of Memphis freshman walk-on guard C.J. Henry said of brother Xavier, Rivals.com’s No. 3-rated high school player out of Putnam City High. Xavier played in the McDonald’s All-America game Wednesday night in Miami, with plans to head home Thursday morning. C.J. and Xavier originally had hoped to meet with their parents to discuss their college options now that former Memphis coach John Calipari has moved on to the University of Kentucky. Xavier signed a letter of intent with Memphis last November; C.J. took a red shirt this season — because of various injuries — at the Conference USA school. “Maybe tomorrow, or over the weekend,” C.J., said, asked when the family will meet. He said he didn’t think there’d be news of any kind to report before Sunday or Monday. C.J. Henry, who orally committed to play at KU his senior year of high school before signing a pro contract with the New York Yankees, said the Henry brothers may or may not wind up at the same school. “It’s still up in the air. We might stay here (Memphis). I don’t know. I’ll wait and see who they get (as next coach),” C.J. Henry said. “I’ve heard a few names. Both of us might be coming to Memphis. It depends what coach they bring in. I don’t know right now. We might end up at different schools. One situation might be best for me. One might be best for him. Or we could be together.” Both could consider Kansas. “Yes. I mean, it’s another school that is high on both of our lists. We will look at every school,” C.J. said. That includes Calipari’s new school, Kentucky. “Yes because I came here to play for coach Calipari, and my brother signed with coach Calipari. I’m sure we’ll talk about that,” C.J. Henry said. C.J. Henry said he had not spoken with KU coach Bill Self about what he and/or his brother might do. He has talked to little brother, Xavier, a bit, however. “It’s up in the air. He’s open to anybody,” C.J. said. “He just said he will open it up. He may end up at Duke,” he added, laughing. Xavier told reporters after the McDonald’s game that he likely would make a campus visit to Kentucky and another to KU before finalizing his decision. He also said he would not be attending Memphis. C.J., who was in Memphis Thursday night, said he’d try to return to Okie City for the family get-together today or Saturday. “There’s no timetable. We just want to make the right decision,” C.J. Henry said. It has been speculated 6-foot-3 combo guard C.J. Henry may want to wait to see whether Sherron Collins returns to KU for his senior season before possibly committing to the Jayhawks. C.J. said he’s looking for playing time next year. “It will probably factor in. We’ll talk about it when we analyze every school,” said C.J., who believes he will not be required to sit out a year if he transfers to another school because of an NCAA loophole. “I want to play next year.” Notes: Stephenson update The New York Daily News on Thursday reported that Xavier Henry is the reason Lance Stephenson remains undecided on a college. Sources close to Stephenson told the paper that KU prefers landing Henry over Stephenson. A source told The Daily News it’s a “logical assumption” that KU’s pursuit of Henry made Stephenson postpone his commitment announcement (Tuesday) and take a stronger look at St.John’s. There were reports on Kansas City radio station 810 Thursday that Stephenson is now upset at KU’s coaching staff with the possibility of him visiting Kansas State and/or Missouri. A source close to Stephenson told Zagsblog.net that the player’s list of schools has not been expanded. His choices remain KU, St. John’s and Maryland. Zagsblog’s source said if Sherron Collins returns to school and Xavier Henry lands at Kansas, “they (Stephenson family) don’t know what they are getting into at Kansas (as far as playing time).” Honors coming for Self It’s the unofficial “Bill Self Appreciation Day” today in Detroit, site of the 2009 Final Four. KU’s sixth-year coach this morning will receive the Henry Iba Award at the United States Basketball Writers breakfast at the Detroit Athletic Club. The Iba Award goes to the organization’s coach of the year. Later in the morning, Self is the odds-on favorite to be named Associated Press national coach of the year. Winning the prestigious AP award would net Self a $50,000 bonus at KU. It’s one of the incentives in his 10-year contract that nets him $3 million per annum. He also netted $50,000 for directing his team to the Big 12 regular season crown. Self also was named Big 12 coach of the year, Sporting News and Yahoo Sports coach of the year. Hall of Fame Eight individuals will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Nov. 22 at the College Basketball Experience in KC. They are players Wayman Tisdale (Oklahoma), Magic Johnson (Michigan State), Larry Bird (Indiana State) and Travis Grant (Kentucky). Coaches to be inducted are Jud Heathcote (Michigan State) and Gene Bartow (Memphis State, UCLA, UAB). Bill Wall (executive director USA Basketball) and Walter Byers (NCAA director) also will be inducted. http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/ap...hers-no-hurry/
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04-03-2009, 08:33 AM	#18
DJay23 Rock Chalk Jayhawk Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: PA Casino cash: $2623317	I actually wouldn't be all that upset if we got neither. I mean, we already have a scholarship situation as it is. Also, let's think about this. Mario Little was awesome in Canada until he got hurt. When he came back, he was playing out of position because we didn't have enough heft down low. Now that he doesn't need to play PF, he could be our ace in the hole. We also still have Releford. Having said all of this, I would prefer Henry over Stephenson. I think Henry is more skilled and seems like a better person. Stephenson would throw a hissy cow and put out a youtube clip of himself if Self looked at him crooked. He seems like a baby. I kind of hope we don't get him. __________________ "True bliss is not something you search for, true bliss is already living inside us all, and sometimes it takes a roomfull of others to lead us to the mirror of your soul." - CosmicPal (10-3-03)
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04-03-2009, 10:12 AM	#20
Elwaysux All Donkeys Do! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Riyadh Casino cash: $9945617	I agree about Henry over Stephenson. While I think Coach Self can handle anyone why take the chance and ruin the chemistry with a selfish one and done player like Stephenson appears to be. I think X Henry is going to be one and done as well but at least he is more likeable. __________________ Hating the Donkeys since 1978
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04-03-2009, 10:26 AM	#25
blazzin311 Blazzin311 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Casino cash: $9455101	Yea the other night watching the McDonalds all american game is it me or did Stevenson just look pissed the whole night while he was out there playing. Just not sure i would want someone with an attitutde probelm like that on our squad. Maybe he always plays with a bit of a chip on his shoulder and i'm just reading to much into it. but he didn't look happy. From all the interviews and articles i've seen/read about X he seems like he's got his head on his shoulders pretty good. And he's an all world type talent. Just Think of this possible squad for next year or something similar to this. Even if S. Collins goes pro we would still be stacked. But i'm really hoping Aldrich stays. The nice thing with this team is that you can always mix and match who is on the court playing at any given time. There's just so much talent there. PG T. Taylor, C.J. Henry, E. Johnson, T. Reed SG S. Collins, B. Morningstar, T. Releford SF X. Henry, M. Little, Mc. Morris PF T. Robinson, Mk. Morris, Q. Thomas C C. Aldrich, J. Whitey
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04-03-2009, 10:30 AM	#26
blazzin311 Blazzin311 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Casino cash: $9455101	i do however agree with you. I think the longer this drags out our chances of landing either one of them are decreasing. But at this point i'm not too worried. I've there hasn't been some kind of announcement from either one of them by Monday or so then i might start to worry a little bit.
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