KU Henry Brothers In No Hurry

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/

BWillie · 04-03-2009, 01:30 AM

There is so much BS being spewn about. As far as I know it's a quiet period coming up, where you can't talk to any recruits for about a week, or something like that. But I guarantee you Self and company have had some contact with CJ and Xavier. They are just playing it cool. Every day this goes on and on, it seems like KU is going to get left out. I can very well see the scenario where Stephenson goes to St. Johns because he felt betrayed when KU opened up their recruitment to X and then X will follow Calipari to Kentucky. It's going to happen fellas. I hope not, but that is my gut feeling.

blazzin311 · 04-03-2009, 02:41 AM

My guess is by the weekends end ku has a commitment from Xavier. And possibly his brother as well. And i could actually see Stevenson wanting to open up his recruitment to the other big 12 schools like Oklahoma and Mizzou just so he can play against KU and Xavier. I'm getting the vibe that he's pretty pissed about this whole situation cuz he wanted to commit here but at the same time is aware that Self would drop him for Xavier in a heartbeat. Might be kind of far fetched but it sure wouldn't shock me. I've read other rumors about this too, so i don't think i'm the only one to see this as being possible.

KC_Connection · 04-03-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

It's going to happen fellas.

Well if you say so.

KC_Connection · 04-03-2009, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazzin311

My guess is by the weekends end ku has a commitment from Xavier. And possibly his brother as well.

That's my gut feeling.

Silock · 04-03-2009, 05:27 AM

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

However, there's still hope for John Wall, right?

**Skip Towne** · 04-03-2009, 05:40 AM

I'm just ready to have this over. I hate it these one and doners can command so much attention. I'm sure Self will do the right thing.

**Saulbadguy** · 04-03-2009, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

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

However, there's still hope for John Wall, right?

LOL, nope.

jidar · 04-03-2009, 07:05 AM

If you're KU I think your move today is to send someone to Lance to talk to him. Maybe you would rather have Henry, but you don't risk pissing off Lance who is an almost surefire recruit.

irishjayhawk · 04-03-2009, 07:08 AM

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.

irishjayhawk · 04-03-2009, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jidar

If you're KU I think your move today is to send someone to Lance to talk to him. Maybe you would rather have Henry, but you don't risk pissing off Lance who is an almost surefire recruit.

Yep.

And you say that even if he and X land and KU (a Sherron leaving situation), the playing time will be there as long as he proves himself. Period.

Pants · 04-03-2009, 07:17 AM

I'll trust our coach of the year to make the right decision, whatever it may be.

ROYC75 · 04-03-2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

I'm just ready to have this over. I hate it these one and doners can command so much attention. I'm sure Self will do the right thing.

I agree, tell these one and done punks to find another school. IMHO, No kid should be allowed to leave till after his Junior season.

CoMoChief · 04-03-2009, 07:26 AM

Well it kinda sucks that no one's even contact Self about this whole ordeal.

Pants · 04-03-2009, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Well it kinda sucks that no one's even contact Self about this whole ordeal.

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

04-03-2009, 01:14 AM
blazzin311 Blazzin311 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Casino cash: $9475101	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, 01:30 AM	#2
BWillie Future NBA Finals MVP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Casino cash: $2261241	There is so much BS being spewn about. As far as I know it's a quiet period coming up, where you can't talk to any recruits for about a week, or something like that. But I guarantee you Self and company have had some contact with CJ and Xavier. They are just playing it cool. Every day this goes on and on, it seems like KU is going to get left out. I can very well see the scenario where Stephenson goes to St. Johns because he felt betrayed when KU opened up their recruitment to X and then X will follow Calipari to Kentucky. It's going to happen fellas. I hope not, but that is my gut feeling. __________________ Who wants free money? Use the link below to sign up at Bovada, BetOnline, Black Chip Poker and Ignition. Contact me for private deals, spot bonuses, possible rakeback or any questions! Bovada, Ignition, BetOnline, Black Chip Poker: baldeaglepoker.com Bovada Poker is back! Get up to $500 poker deposit bonus.
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04-03-2009, 02:41 AM	#3
blazzin311 Blazzin311 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Casino cash: $9475101	My guess is by the weekends end ku has a commitment from Xavier. And possibly his brother as well. And i could actually see Stevenson wanting to open up his recruitment to the other big 12 schools like Oklahoma and Mizzou just so he can play against KU and Xavier. I'm getting the vibe that he's pretty pissed about this whole situation cuz he wanted to commit here but at the same time is aware that Self would drop him for Xavier in a heartbeat. Might be kind of far fetched but it sure wouldn't shock me. I've read other rumors about this too, so i don't think i'm the only one to see this as being possible.
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04-03-2009, 05:27 AM	#6
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04-03-2009, 05:40 AM	#7
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04-03-2009, 07:08 AM	#10
irishjayhawk Feelin' Alright Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	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. __________________ "Think about how stupid the average person is. Then remember that half the people in the world are stupider than that." --George Carlin
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04-03-2009, 07:17 AM	#12
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04-03-2009, 07:26 AM	#14
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