X and Born Ready Watch.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

The longer this goes, the more and more I am beginning to think X will not be a Jayhawk. I feel there is a better chance we will land Lance now. In the end, Cole and Sherron are returning so....eh...whatever.

Hoping we hear something soon tho...

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/apr/16/henry-uk-visit-april-25-26/?sports

Basketball recruits Xavier Henry and his brother, C.J., plan on visiting Kentucky the weekend of April 25-26, the players’ father, Carl Henry, told the Lexington Herald-Leader on Wednesday. The two players, who have been released from the Memphis letters-of-intent, also have KU and Memphis on their list. Carl Henry has told Rivals.com Memphis likely is not an option.

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http://www.ktka.com/news/2009/apr/15/jayhawks_favorite_win_2010/

Henry update: Xavier Henry on Tuesday said in an ESPN.com chat that he and his brother, C.J., will visit Kentucky before choosing a school.

C.J. Henry is a 6-3 freshman guard at the University of Memphis; Xavier a 6-6 guard who has signed with Memphis. Both have been released from their letters-of-intent following John Calipari’s decision to leave Memphis for Kentucky.

“We’ve never been out there (Kentucky),” Xavier said of he and his brother. “After that (visit sometime next week), we’ll take a couple of days and probably make our decision.”

Henry, who will play in the Jordan Brand Classic on Saturday in New York, said he and his brother will definitely attend the same school. C.J. will be a walk-on at KU or Kentucky. His education is paid for by the New York Yankees, who made him a first-round draft pick in the summer of 2005.

Xavier said the decisions of Collins and Aldrich would not impact his decision.

“It just helps to know that we’ll have a good team if we go to Kansas,” he said.

“There are a lot of things,” he added of key factors in the decision-making process. “Me and my brother making sure we’re happy where we're going. Keeping my family happy and keeping them together is what I'm basing my decision on.”

Three of the Henrys will discuss recruiting a bit this weekend. C.J. and mom Barbara will be in New York to support Xavier at the Brand Classic.

Carl Henry, father of C.J. and Xavier, told Rivals.com on Tuesday he thought Memphis was not an option for the duo.


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http://uponfurtherreview.kansascity.com/?q=node/906

It pains me (somewhat) to say it – believe me. But, as of right now, I’m officially washing my hands of him and his situation. I no longer care. If Aldrich and Collins come back, we can compete for the national championship either way. Besides, who needs a one-and-doner? Seriously. Who needs him? But, lest you think it is an emotional position for me, it’s not. The facts simply say… He ain’t coming to Lawrence. And if you think he is, you are delusional – in my humble opinion, of course.
1) Xavier has had his entire life to consider being a Jayhawk. You and I might wonder how it is possible that he could have ever considered anything else. As you know, his father and mother played basketball at Kansas. Where else would their son go if he’s a superstar basketball player??? So, the question becomes “Why didn’t he choose KU in the first place?” I’ll tell you why… BECAUSE HE DOESN’T WANT TO PLAY HERE! If he did, he’s had many opportunities to simply choose KU.
2) Even when it looked like his Memphis dream had been crushed, he wouldn’t commit to Kansas. Instead, he delayed making a decision based on his brother C.J. Supposedly they want to play together. Oh, yeah… like CJ is ever going to spend 30 seconds on the AFH floor as a walk on! Sure, X put out platitudes that would imply he was reconsidering Kansas, but let me ask you something. What on earth is there to learn about KU that he hasn’t known for 18 years? I’ll give you the answer… NOTHING! Whatever it is that KU has, he doesn’t want. He wants something that KU cannot provide, because if KU could provide it, he would have been a Hawk-at-Heart a long time ago.
3) While I believe Carl may well want Xavier and C.J. to come to KU – or even Xavier without C.J., he clearly has no choice in the matter. If he did, he would have already made it happen months ago. His recent quote was… “it would be the dream to have them play at Kansas, but if they choose something different, they choose it, not me.” Well, they already chose it. It already wasn’t Carl’s choice. What has changed? The only thing that has changed is that Carl’s quotes now conflict since he also wants him to “follow Coach Cal”.
4) We might have thought there was a new variable (Calipari leaving), but there isn’t. Xavier is now saying that after the Jordan Brand Classic on April 18, he is planning on visiting Kentucky. Huh? Where did Kentucky come into this? Obviously, Calipari is in Lexington. And… let’s see… DeMarcus Cousins switched from Memphis to Kentucky. What about John Wall? Supposedly, Wall has indicated that Kentucky has a strong chance to get him too. Ok, what is the single missing piece to the Memphis dream? Well, it’s Xavier himself. All he has to do is say, “I’m coming to Kentucky” and the original dream is fulfilled – except that it is at the greatest basketball school in history instead of at some Johnny-come-lately Memphis. So, why else on earth would he be visiting Kentucky except to see if he can keep the dream together? The only question is whether C.J. can play with him at Kentucky. But, if that is critical, he isn’t coming to Kansas anyway. He would stay at Memphis since C.J. hasn’t got clearance to play with another school yet. My point is that the C.J. issue isn’t what is keeping him from coming to Kansas. It’s something else.
5) The Jordan Brand Classic couldn’t be worse timing. Rather than make a decision prior to it, he stated he would not make a decision until it was over. Ok, fine. The only problem for KU hopefuls is that guess who else is playing along side him. DeMarcus Cousins and John Wall. What are the odds that the three of them will have a great time and relive their combined dream together? All they have to do is simply change the logo from a Tiger to a Wildcat. Six of one, half dozen of the other.
What probably hurts KU the most in this is that even though Xavier was never coming to Kansas IMO, Lance Stephenson was. He was signed, sealed and delivered to KU until Calipari decided he was going to Kentucky. During the past two weeks, I’m sure Self has done everything possible to make Stephenson feel like he’s still just as wanted as before, but clearly he’s not buying it. If he were buying it, he would have committed two weeks ago like he planned. Nope, he recognizes that Kansas would rather have one of their “own” – not some trouble-making New Yorker. He was smart to immediately realize he’s the second choice. If he overcomes that and picks KU anyway – meaning it would be official that Henry would not pick KU, he will immediately impress me. However, he’s being treated like the one-legged 80 pound girl in high school gym class who gets picked last. The guy is a superstar. Any bruised egos can be washed way by eight million New Yorkers .78 seconds after he says the word “Saint….” Self has got to know he will not get Henry, so the latest yardstick to measure his brilliant recruiting ability will be whether or not Stephenson comes to Kansas anyway.
I doubt that Kansas will end up with either – and that’s ok. I’ve got a post prepared on one-and-dones already. I just don’t know what to do with it yet – what the emphasis should be – what the punch line is. But, I can tell you that it feels pretty good to not be thought of as a one-and-done school. I wouldn’t be surprised if the NBA eventually (and maybe sooner than you might think) opts for a two-year requirement instead of one. If that happens, Kansas will be in an even better position. Instead of Calipari’s “Fast Track to the NBA”, it will be Self’s “Steady Sophomore Express”.
Now, if I’m wrong about all this, I’m wrong. I just think the writing is all over the wall and it doesn’t require glasses to read it. X does not want to play at Kansas and given the opportunity he now has at Kentucky, he is not going to play at Kansas! Get it out of your mind so that you won’t be discouraged when you hear it on the news.

[Fritz88]

Just wait until Calipari gets settled in UK then he will retain them.

[Ultra Peanut]

Just wait until Calipari gets settled in UK then he will retain them.B-b-b-but he said he wanted them to stay at Memphis!

[Skip Towne]

I heard Memphis is now pursuing Born Ready.

[Mr. Plow]

I've been saying it for awhile....screw X. Come on down Stephenson.

[Mr. Plow]

B-b-b-but he said he wanted them to stay at Memphis!

You can say it now that he's not your coach - Cal is a snake.

[Skip Towne]

I've been saying it for awhile....screw X. Come on down Stephenson.

A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

[Ultra Peanut]

You can say it now that he's not your coach - Cal is a snake.John Calipari is not a snake. John Calipari is a creature born of the deepest reaches of the abyss, sent to this plane of existence to sow pain, betrayal, and disgust.

I've been saying it for awhile....screw X. Come on down Stephenson. That is retarded. You are retarded.

Still, Stephenson would be a nice consolation prize. Wait, no he wouldn't. Even if Pastner kept one of the jucos and snagged Crazy Lance, Eric Bledsoe, AND Latavious Williams, it wouldn't feel the same. Xavier was already part of the fucking family.

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[Skip Towne]

John Calipari is not a snake. John Calipari is a creature born of the deepest reaches of the abyss, sent to this plane of existence to sow pain, betrayal, and disgust.

That is retarded. You are retarded.

Still, Stephenson would be a nice consolation prize. Wait, no he wouldn't. Even if Pastner kept one of the jucos and snagged Crazy Lance, Eric Bledsoe, AND Latavious Williams, it wouldn't feel the same. Xavier was already part of the fucking family.

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And then the party moved away.

[Mr. Plow]

That is retarded. You are retarded.

Eh. One wants to be a Jayhawk (or did) and one obviously doesn't. Give me the one that wants to be there, you can have the one that "requires" his older brother to be on the team.

[Mr. Plow]

Ok.....does this finally end the X recruitment - at least for KU.....please


http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/fail-owned-life-choice-fail.jpg?w=380&h=500


Xavier Henry, brother to visit UK

Heralded wing prospect Xavier Henry and his brother C.J. plan to visit UK the weekend of April 25-26, the players’ father said on Wednesday.

Xavier (pronounced Za-vee-a) signed with Memphis. C.J. was a walk-on with the Tigers last season.

UK is the only school the brothers will visit, Carl Henry said. They have already seen the other two schools on their list, Kansas (their parents’ alma mater) and Memphis.
“If it was me, I don’t need to look (at UK), if I want to play for Coach Calipari,” the players’ father said. “They want to see the campus. They’ve heard a lot about it.”

Carl Henry sounded anxious to finish the recruiting process. When asked if the visit should be interpreted as UK as the leader, he said. “If it as me, definitely. My sons change their minds all the time.”




"My sons change their minds all the time".......no shit, really?

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Ok.....does this finally end the X recruitment - at least for KU.....please


http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/fail-owned-life-choice-fail.jpg?w=380&h=500


Xavier Henry, brother to visit UK

Heralded wing prospect Xavier Henry and his brother C.J. plan to visit UK the weekend of April 25-26, the players’ father said on Wednesday.

Xavier (pronounced Za-vee-a) signed with Memphis. C.J. was a walk-on with the Tigers last season.

UK is the only school the brothers will visit, Carl Henry said. They have already seen the other two schools on their list, Kansas (their parents’ alma mater) and Memphis.
“If it was me, I don’t need to look (at UK), if I want to play for Coach Calipari,” the players’ father said. “They want to see the campus. They’ve heard a lot about it.”

Carl Henry sounded anxious to finish the recruiting process. When asked if the visit should be interpreted as UK as the leader, he said. “If it as me, definitely. My sons change their minds all the time.”




"My sons change their minds all the time".......no shit, really?


Wish this shit would end. Pick your school already. We need to make the decision easier on these guys and just sign Lance.

Is X this indecisive with the ball?

[KC_Connection]

Carl, X and CJ seem to change their minds daily.

[KC_Connection]

That last article you posted just seems pointlessly negative to me, though. There is no reason to believe that KU still isn't Lance's favorite.

[Tiger's Fan]

Carl Henry said a few weeks ago that they wouldn't make a decision till the Jordan classic was over. Uh, it's not over yet, relax. Besides, Ok City is a lot closer to Lawrence than Lexington, and the family wants to stay close together.

[KC_Connection]

Carl Henry said a few weeks ago that they wouldn't make a decision till the Jordan classic was over. Uh, it's not over yet, relax. Besides, Ok City is a lot closer to Lawrence than Lexington, and the family wants to stay close together.

Yeah...this isn't over, not by a long shot.

[Lzen]

These are young men and they are making a huge life decision here. Yes, it sucks for us as fans to have to wait in anticipation. But I don't blame them for taking their time and trying to do what's best for them. I can't wait until this is all over and decided. But I'm not gonna rail at 18 year olds for being indecisive.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

OMG geez, "no I wanna go here!" "no I wanna go there instead"

Choose a fucking place! You're just gonna stay a year anyway. Get it over with lol

[Mr. Plow]

OMG geez, "no I wanna go here!" "no I wanna go there instead"

Choose a fucking place! You're just gonna stay a year anyway. Get it over with lol

Exactly.

[Mr. Krab]

Calipari's money will probably win out in the end.

[DJay23]

I want Stephenson. He wants to win and he wants (ar at least he did want) to be at KU.

Xavier and CJ: You snooze, you lose.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Exactly.

I mean, don't get me wrong, I want them to come here. It's just a year, and we'll most likely be hoisting the trophy again. But is it really necessary to drag it out? It's like they like the attention lol. I don't know, I just want another title lol.

[BWillie]

I don't care anymore, I just, don't care. Wake me when one of them actually shoots a ball for KU.

[shitgoose]

I'm pretty excited to see what EJ, Robinson, and Whitey bring to the team next year.

Bringing back Cole and Sherron was more important for this team then landing X or Lance. Personally, I think Lance suits up for us next year. If X really wanted to play for KU I think he would be here already. Lance wants to play for a team that gets plenty of national exposure and is going to good. He gets those with Kansas, not so much with St. Johns. Now that we have a scholarship open I can't imagine not getting one of them but crazier shit has happened.

[Pants]

Orton is staying with UK, so I think X will commit to KU after he does his due diligence during that visit. I'm thinking the only reason he's visiting UK is as a courtesy to Cal (his dad's ex coach and a family friend).

[Ultra Peanut]

http://j.photos.cx/UKpirates-a88.jpg

[Pants]

http://j.photos.cx/UKpirates-a88.jpg

ROFL

[Skip Towne]

I'm tired of the Henry's act. Sign Stephenson and let's move on.

[CrazyPhuD]

Henry if he's smart is going to pick the school with the best poon since he'll only be there are year. Given that I'm betting UK :cuss:

[ArrowheadHawk]

Henry if he's smart is going to pick the school with the best poon since he'll only be there are year. Given that I'm betting UK :cuss:

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[Pants]

PSA:

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[Lzen]

http://www.zagsblog.com/2009/04/16/henry-says-no-kentucky-visit-set-yet/

[Buehler445]

JFC. I think I'm going to have to stop paying attention.
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[Lzen]

Originally Published: April 16, 2009
Henry's decision could come soon


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<!-- end mod-article-title --> <!-- begin story body --> NEW YORK -- Xavier Henry (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=43687) thought he could rest easy this spring. When he signed a national letter of intent with Memphis in November, he washed his hands of the dreaded recruiting process.
This month he discovered that college basketball is "just another business."
Henry, the No. 3-rated senior prospect in the ESPNU 100, has reopened his recruiting process after a tumultuous high school season, which ended with Putnam City High (Oklahoma City) capturing Oklahoma's large-class (6A) state championship.
Henry entered his senior year as the top-ranked player on the ESPNU 100 but missed nearly three months after an automobile accident in October, "which I don't remember much about; it happened in a flash," he said.
Henry required facial surgery to insert two pins and eight screws below his right orbital bone (a socket of the skull in which the eye is situated).
Two weeks ago, his plans changed again when coach John Calipari left Memphis after accepting the Kentucky job.
"When Cal called I was in shock," Henry said, who will participate in Saturday's Jordan Brand Classic at Madison Square Garden (ESPN2, 8 p.m. ET). "My family would've relocated, at least for next season, to Memphis to be near my brother [C.J.] and myself. Suddenly everything was messed up."
Two pivotal reasons he chose Memphis were that his family has a deep-rooted relationship with Calipari -- he coached Henry's father, Carl, as an assistant at Kansas in the late 1980s -- and that his brother, C.J., was a walk-on for the Tigers.
Now Henry is back to square one. This time there will be no protracted decisions.
When he returns home Sunday, Henry will gather his thoughts, confer with his family and "decide within a week" between Kansas and Kentucky.
Memphis was quickly eliminated when first-year coach Josh Pastner was hired. "Josh recruited me hard to Memphis, but I'm going with [head coaching] experience," he said.
DeMarcus Cousins (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=43924), a talented 6-10 post from LeFlore (Mobile, Ala.), did the same after verbally committing to the Tigers during the season. He recently chose Kentucky.
Will Henry follow?
"I'll know soon," he said.
Here's what Henry had to say about his finalists.
Kansas: "It's only a four and a half hour drive from Oklahoma City, my brother originally committed there out of high school before signing a professional baseball contract, and I know the Kansas tradition through my mom and dad. When my dad received a DVD of their 2008 national championship season, I watched it 50 times; it gave me chills," he said.
Kentucky: "I don't know anything about the program's history, but I do know Calipari is the coach. Cal has a feel for building a program. He makes you already feel a part of the program and wants you to succeed. He'll tell you honestly if you are ready for the NBA."
That won't be for at least one season.
"Even if I could go straight to the NBA, I won't bypass college," Henry said. "I need to learn the game and get stronger. I'd like to go where the school could win a national championship, and have a chance to play with my brother."
Christopher Lawlor has covered high school sports for more than 20 years, most recently with USA Today, where he was the head preps writer responsible for national high school rankings in football, baseball, and boys' and girls' basketball.

[Mr. Krab]

Apparently Henry doesn't want to be a legacy or he already would of committed to KU.

[DJay23]

PSA:

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Now THAT is an approriate time to rush the floor! :D

[Mr. Plow]

I wish he would get over this playing with his brother. No way the NCAA makes a decision on CJ's eligibility before he makes his decision. Pick a school....and at this point I don't care if he comes to KU, which I don't think he will......and then CJ is going to have to wait to see if he can play with his brother.

Honestly, I'd rather see them both at Memphis than to go to UK. I always thought it was Memphis I didn't like, but I was surprised that my hate followed Cal to UK. God forbid Self ever leave KU & we look to hire Cal.....I'm not sure what I would do.

[ROYC75]

I bet X and CJ are Cali bound to UK, I'm tired of it, Move on HCBS.

[Lzen]

Am I the only one that finds it odd that X says his whole family was going to relocate to Memphis? As a normal person with a normal job and a normal house, this seems like something that would be pretty difficult. I mean, would both parents be able to find jobs of equal or greater pay than their current ones? And what about their home? I suppose they could just be renting. Just seems odd to me that anyone would be so willing to relocate to a new city like that for just one year.

That is, unless Cal is working something for them (financially) under the table.

[Pants]

Am I the only one that finds it odd that X says his whole family was going to relocate to Memphis? As a normal person with a normal job and a normal house, this seems like something that would be pretty difficult. I mean, would both parents be able to find jobs of equal or greater pay than their current ones? And what about their home? I suppose they could just be renting. Just seems odd to me that anyone would be so willing to relocate to a new city like that for just one year.

That is, unless Cal is working something for them (financially) under the table.

Their son will be making them all very rich in a year, I don't think moving would be an issue.

[Mr. Plow]

I swear, nobody in the family knows what the hell is going on. I don't care if you don't want to make a decision yet, but for god sakes, before you go blabbing to the media at least make sure everyone is on the same fucking story.



http://www.zagsblog.com/2009/04/16/henry-says-no-kentucky-visit-set-yet/


NEW YORK - Despite a report indicating that Xavier Henry would visit Kentucky April 25-26, Henry himself said no visit date had been finalized. “No, I haven’t picked a date,” the 6-foot-6 Henry said Thursday at Jordan Brand Classic practice. “When we get home [to Oklahoma] we’ll talk about everything. We’ll probably set a visit date for Kentucky and all that.”

A published report (http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/apr/16/henry-uk-visit-april-25-26/) had Carl Henry saying Xavier and C.J. would visit Kentucky the last weekend in April.

Xavier said he would like to visit Kentucky and said it could happen then.

“I don’t even know when we’re going to go,” he added. “I don’t even know if we’re going to go. But when we get home we’ll figure stuff out.”

Henry, the No. 3 recruit in the Class of 2009, also said he could still end up at Memphis even though he and his brother have secured their releases.

“It depends on if my brother can get out of his thing and go transfer and play his first year,” Xavier said. “If he can’t then I might still play with him at Memphis. I don’t know yet.”

C.J., a walk-on at Memphis, would need to transfer to either Kansas or Kentucky and then appeal the NCAA for a waiver to allow him to play immediately. Yet there’s no guarantee that will happen. Such waivers are only granted in extreme circumstances, such as when a family member is dying.

“It’ll take time,” Henry said. “I don’t know. It could be quick. It could take a long time. It’s just the NCAA, whatever they decide.”

He added: “I want to keep my family together. It’s really not playing with [C.J.], it’s keeping my family together. They [Memphis] already said they’d let him out.”

Henry said new Memphis coach Josh Pastner was still trying to sell him on staying at Memphis. “He just reminds me that everything wasn’t Coach Cal [John Calipari],” Henry said. “Memphis is still a great school. He can still run the program the same. He just tries to tell me everything’s going to be the same. Team’s going to be the same except for DeMarcus [Cousins] departed. And Nolan Dennis, I don’t know if he’s staying or going. And he’s trying to get those two JUCO kids to still go [Will Coleman and Darnell Dodson of Miami-Dade College]. He’s a positive guy so he likes to talk.”

Meantime, Pastner has taken a page out of the Bill Self book by also trying to join the Lance Stephenson Sweepstakes. As first reported here Wednesday (http://www.zagsblog.com/2009/04/15/memphis-has-interest-in-lance-famous/), Pastner tried to reach out to the Brooklyn star to gauge his interest on coming to Memphis. As of early Thursday, he had not spoken with Stephenson.

Stephenson and Xavier Henry appear to be engaged in a game of chicken to see which one will declare first. Stephenson is considering Kansas and St. John’s, while Henry is looking at Kansas, Kentucky and Memphis. “He was going to Kansas and then apparently backed off or something because he might think I’m going,” Henry said of Stephenson.

He added that he hasn’t discussed the situation with the 6-5 Stephenson.
“I haven’t talked to Lance,” he said. “I only say a few words to Lance. His decision doesn’t effect mine at all.”

In the meantime, Cousins is working Henry and point guard John Wall (http://www.zagsblog.com/2009/04/16/wall-not-thinking-nba-will-narrow-list-next-week/) on joining Calipari in Lexington.

“I basically threatened his life and I told him if he didn’t come we’re going to have some problems,” Cousins joked. “I need you to commit today. So he’s considering it.”

“DeMarcus is a master recruiter,” Henry said. “He always talks about it and he just wants me to come. He likes to put you on the spot to where you gotta answer [by saying], ‘You going to Kentucky, man?’”

At one point Cousins turned to Wall in the stands and said, “John, where you going? I call him almost every night. Ain’t that right, John?”
Wall and Henry try to ignore Cousins, but it isn’t easy.

At least Henry has a default position.

He’s waiting on C.J.

“I’m waiting on my brother,” he said with a smile. “I can’t say nothing about it.”

Said Cousins: “If Xavier does not come to Kentucky, we need some ‘Rest in Peace’ signs.”

[KC_Connection]

http://j.photos.cx/UKpirates-a88.jpg

Just reading this article about John Wall: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/luke_winn/04/16/wall/index.html

This is why Wall received a call from new Kentucky coach John Calipari the night before he officially chose to leave Memphis, just to tell Wall -- who had been one of the Tigers' prime recruiting targets -- what was on the verge of happening.

Didn't Calipari say to the media that day that he hadn't contacted any of the Memphis recruits and wanted them to stay in Memphis?

[shitgoose]

Just reading this article about John Wall: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/luke_winn/04/16/wall/index.html



Didn't Calipari say to the media that day that he hadn't contacted any of the Memphis recruits and wanted them to stay in Memphis?

I believe this to be accurate.

[Kyle DeLexus]

Wall hadn't signed or committed to Memphis so technically he didn't in this case.

[Ultra Peanut]

Wall hadn't signed or committed to Memphis so technically he didn't in this case.Yeah. Now, in the case of Nolan Dennis, Xavier Henry, Will Coleman (signed), and DeMarcus Cousins (committed), well...

Shocking, right?

[Ultra Peanut]

Oh, and Pastner hired former Kentucky assistant Glynn Cyprien (who's really close with Daniel Orton and was a key part of his signing with Kentucky). In response to this news, Kentucky fans displayed their incredible self-awareness:

BayouCat Says:
April 17th, 2009 at 10:38 am

If Orton asks for his release, Mitch and Cal need to say “Ok, but it has to be somewhere other than Memphis.”

Beatle Bum Says:
April 17th, 2009 at 11:08 am

Go to Memphis and run the same offense, because of an assistant coach? I don’t see that happening. I also think that UK would block that, because it would appear that Cyp tampered with a signed recruit.

[Pants]

Oh, and Pastner hired former Kentucky assistant Glynn Cyprien (who's really close with Daniel Orton and was a key part of his signing with Kentucky). In response to this news, Kentucky fans displayed their incredible self-awareness:

Did these fuckers get a dose of reality from other posters?

[the Talking Can]

I believe this to be accurate.

Cal was on the dan patrick show and siad he wanted players who signed with memphis to stay with memphis, that he hadn't and wouldn't contact them about UK.....

within 48hrs he was in portland recruiting X....

[Mr. Plow]

Cal is, was, and always be a slimy coach - like a used car salesman.

[KCFalcon59]

Update (http://www2.kusports.com/news/2009/apr/20/henry-brothers-close-making-decision-no-kentucky-v/)

Looks like we should know something Wednesday.

[Skip Towne]

Update (http://www2.kusports.com/news/2009/apr/20/henry-brothers-close-making-decision-no-kentucky-v/)

Looks like we should know something Wednesday.

We've been hearing that for a couple of months. Why do you think so?

[blazzin311]

Well heck. If they're not going to even visit UK you'd think that KU has to be the front runner.

[KCFalcon59]

We've been hearing that for a couple of months. Why do you think so?

I am just going by what the story said. That's all. Just passing on what I read this morning.

[Mr. Plow]

Update (http://www2.kusports.com/news/2009/apr/20/henry-brothers-close-making-decision-no-kentucky-v/)

Looks like we should know something Wednesday.

I'll believe that bullshit when I hear the words come out of their mouth. If they are not making the trip to UK....which they could still change their minds again......this leads me to believe they will be going to UK. Which makes this about coach rather than school.

[Kyle DeLexus]

Yep they've had their KU visit and they've met Cal, thats all they will need for their decision. It's school vs. coach.

[KC_Connection]

I'll believe that bullshit when I hear the words come out of their mouth. If they are not making the trip to UK....which they could still change their minds again......this leads me to believe they will be going to UK. Which makes this about coach rather than school.

It's always been about Kansas vs. Calipari. Not Kansas vs. UK.

[Mr. Plow]

It's always been about Kansas vs. Calipari. Not Kansas vs. UK.

Yes. But he even visited Memphis prior to committing. He's going to pull a Julian Wright....commit without visiting.

[Pants]

Visit to UK is back on for the next weekend.

/sigh

[KC_Connection]

Visit to UK is back on for the next weekend.

/sigh

lolz

I think they should just get Lance already...

[Mr. Plow]

Visit to UK is back on for the next weekend.

/sigh


Fucking great! ROFL

When is Carl going to learn to keep his mouth shut on this shit....it's fucking hilarious.

[Pants]

http://www.zagsblog.com/2009/0...y-this-weekend/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2009/04/20/henrys-to-visit-kentucky-this-weekend/)

Despite reports that Xavier and C.J. Henry will not visit Kentucky, the latest news is that the brothers will trip there this coming weekend.
“Now they’re going to visit Kentucky at the end of this week,” Carl Henry said early Monday afternoon. “My youngest son [Xavier] called me and said he wanted to go visit. It just happened thirty minutes ago.”

Carl had initially told reporters the boys would not visit and would announce Wednesday between Kansas, Kentucky and Memphis. Now that decision — and potentially Lance Stephenson’s as well — will be put off. Stephenson could end up at Kansas if the Henrys go to Kentucky or remain at Memphis; and he could go to St. John’s or Maryland if they pick Kansas.

“Both of them get out of school Friday,” Carl said. “They’re both going to go visit [Kentucky].”
Both Kentucky coach John Calipari and Kansas coach Bill Self flew to New York Saturday night to make their recruiting pitch to Xavier.
“I wasn’t there,” Carl said. “I was out of town myself. They just said it was the same recruiting stuff.”
Asked when the boys might decide, Carl said: “I couldn’t tell you, man. I”m so ready for it to be over with.”

[Mr. Plow]

"They told me they want to get it over with and really don't need to make a visit to Kentucky," former KU player Carl Henry said. "They know the styles of play of both coaches and will make a decision without making any more visits. That's what they told me."



An hour or so later, we get...............




“Now they’re going to visit Kentucky at the end of this week,” Carl Henry said early Monday afternoon. “My youngest son [Xavier] called me and said he wanted to go visit. It just happened thirty minutes ago.”




Seriously, where the fuck is Stephenson?

[ArrowheadHawk]

What a fucking circus.

[BWillie]

Why does Carl open his mouth. I know he's just being honest, and it changes everyday, but seriously. Don't say anything one way or another until it's definite.

[Mr. Plow]

Why does Carl open his mouth. I know he's just being honest, and it changes everyday, but seriously. Don't say anything one way or another until it's definite.

What you are saying makes zero sense. If he were to do that, how could we go from "good, this is about over" to "nevermind, we've got another 2 months" in less than an hour.

[DaWolf]

Self needs to just pull the offer and give it to Lance. If I am Lance, I don't wait around to play second fiddle to X. X and CJ are going to go to UK, because they obviously have a bigger comfort level with Cal than Self, otherwise they would have picked KU a long time ago...

[BWillie]

What you are saying makes zero sense. If he were to do that, how could we go from "good, this is about over" to "nevermind, we've got another 2 months" in less than an hour.

No, just go. "We don't know a time frame, I don't know anything about it. As soon as he makes a decision we will let you know."

Simple really. That is what I would do if I were him, then I wouldn't have so many stupid reporters and media people bothering me. I would give them the same speil over and over again.

[Mr. Plow]

No, just go. "We don't know a time frame, I don't know anything about it. As soon as he makes a decision we will let you know."

Simple really. That is what I would do if I were him, then I wouldn't have so many stupid reporters and media people bothering me. I would give them the same speil over and over again.


Yeah, I see what you're saying and all. But where is the fun in that? :)

[Lzen]

This is getting ridiculous.

[CoMoChief]

Well I see him going to KY and following Calipari.

Think about it.........if he really wanted to be a Jayhawk he would have have already committed. There is nothing holding him back. This whole brother issue is just a bunch of bullshit.

[jidar]

Well I see him going to KY and following Calipari.

Think about it.........if he really wanted to be a Jayhawk he would have have already committed. There is nothing holding him back. This whole brother issue is just a bunch of bullshit.

You could say the same thing about KY though. If he wanted to commit to KY he could have at any time.

I really have no idea where they're going to be honest. I'm hopeful but I'm prepared to accept it if he goes somewhere else.

[shitgoose]

Aaron Fuckin' Curry this is getting old. Just sign Born Ready and let X go eat some fuckin' KFC with his butt buddies Cal and WWW.

[CoMoChief]

You could say the same thing about KY though. If he wanted to commit to KY he could have at any time.

I really have no idea where they're going to be honest. I'm hopeful but I'm prepared to accept it if he goes somewhere else.

Not really. Calipari just arrived at KY, a school in which he was never interested in before really. Kansas was on his list as 1B, with at that time Cal at Memphis being the X factor. I'm sure he wants to visit the school first being that things have changed. If he wanted to be a Jayhawk he would have signed his LOI as soon as Cal left Memphis. JMO.

[jidar]

Aaron ****in' Curry this is getting old. Just sign Born Ready and let X go eat some ****in' KFC with his butt buddies Cal and WWW.

Hah.. stay classy.

[Skip Towne]

This is getting ridiculous.

It's beyond ridiculous. Sign Lance and be done with it.

[sedated]

Well I see him going to KY and following Calipari.

Think about it.........if he really wanted to be a Jayhawk he would have have already committed. There is nothing holding him back. This whole brother issue is just a bunch of bullshit.

The Henrys are probably just using KU so Self and company will help get CJ out of Memphis, so they can turn around and commit to UK.

[Ultra Peanut]

Will Coleman still rules. (http://thememphisedge.com/2009/04/20/will-coleman-im-sticking-with-memphis/)

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[jidar]

Will Coleman still rules. (http://thememphisedge.com/2009/04/20/will-coleman-im-sticking-with-memphis/)

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Sweet. Memphis will tear it up at the NIT

[Mr_Tomahawk]

I like our guy more.

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[Kyle DeLexus]

I like our guy more.

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That is pretty sick

[Ultra Peanut]

Sweet. Memphis will tear it up at the NITWill Coleman, Angel Garcia, Wesley Witherspoon, Roburt Sallie, Doneal Mack, Willie Kemp, and most likely a returning Shawn Taggart. Plus a couple of the Chipola guys, probably, and maybe even X+CJ, Eric Bledsoe, or Latavious Williams. That's a team that wouldn't just tear up the NIT.

I like our guy more.

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In all seriousness, Coleman is essentially a taller Joey Dorsey with more offensive potential and Robert Dozier's athleticism (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iQmIhTxTNo&feature=player_embedded). He was a key to the class, and it's an unbelievable relief to keep him.

[BWillie]

I don't really understand why people just go, forget X, just sign Lance....like we are telling Lance he can't sign until we know for sure about X. The offer is on the table for Lance to come on down to KU. Problem is, Self didn't assure him that he wouldn't stop recruiting X even after Lance was signed. I don't think X cares as much, but that would probably make his decision easier. Sounds like Lance absolutely will not come to KU if he has to play with X and share the ball, where X doesn't care as much either way.

[Silock]

Whoever comes is going to have to share the ball, anyway. KU is a team. Not a one-man show.

[Skip Towne]

Whoever comes is going to have to share the ball, anyway. KU is a team. Not a one-man show.

And especially not a one and done man show.

[Pants]

And especially not a one and done man show.

They both expect to be OAD, but then again so did Shady and BRush...

[Mr. Krab]

The Henrys are probably just using KU so Self and company will help get CJ out of Memphis, so they can turn around and commit to UK.
This

[Skip Towne]

It's amazing how close those brothers got all the sudden. Not long ago CJ wanted to play with X so bad he signed with the Yankees. I'm sick of this whole charade.

[Ultra Peanut]

I don't know what's up, but something's up.

[KC_Connection]

I don't know what's up, but something's up.

true

[Mosbonian]

You should hear all the Sports talk shows here in the area drooling all over the possibility of the impending Henry Brothers visit. And they are all pretty sure that once the boys get here Calipari and the Kentucky aura will surely win them over.

Depending on whom you listen to, it's a pretty sure bet.

mmaddog
*******

[irishjayhawk]

You should hear all the Sports talk shows here in the area drooling all over the possibility of the impending Henry Brothers visit. And they are all pretty sure that once the boys get here Calipari and the Kentucky aura will surely win them over.

Depending on whom you listen to, it's a pretty sure bet.

mmaddog
*******

It's always been Calipari. I don't know why they're visiting because they already know Calipari.

If I were Self, I'd give an ultimatum and go after Lance.

[googlegoogle]

Cj and X are lovers.

[HolyHandgernade]

Its the Henrys, but.....

Kentucky board is saying Henrys will commit to KU tonight, The Shiver also has this report but is waiting for confirmation.

[the Talking Can]

uk site saying Henry to KU!!!!


holy shiite

[Pablo]

Anything official yet?

[Mr_Tomahawk]

any links to these UK sites stating he is going to commit?

[HolyHandgernade]

Nothing official, yet, which gives me apprehension, but most feel it is just a formality of getting on par with the staff and setting up an announcement/presser.

-CalHawk

[Skip Towne]

any links to these UK sites stating he is going to commit?

This rumor is going strong on the KU board. KentuckyInk.com is one of the sources. There are 3 or 4 more being quoted. I don't know how credible they are.

[HolyHandgernade]

http://messageboard.theshiver.com/showthread.php?t=2829

http://www.truebluekentucky.com/index.php/basketball/926-guest-basketball/index.php

http://www.zagsblog.com/2009/04/21/henrys-wont-visit-kentucky-could-decide-this-week/

[Silock]

Why would he commit at night?

[irishjayhawk]

Why would he commit at night?

That's when circuses start.

[Hammock Parties]

man, i wouldnt know what to think if henry decided to make ku his almamater

[irishjayhawk]

man, i wouldnt know what to think if henry decided to make ku his almamater

Kinda where I'm at. I would be excited but I think I'm closer to apathetic now. I mean the circus can only go so far.

[HolyHandgernade]

Why would he commit at night?

Probably won't. The family probably had their final discussion on the matter (it is rumored KU twisted the screws a bit and threatened to take their offer off the board) tonight, told the other coaches thanks but no thanks, and will set up the "official" announcement tomorrow or Thursday. Remember, he already signed one LOI, so there are no additional "signings".

-HH

[irishjayhawk]

Probably won't. The family probably had their final discussion on the matter (it is rumored KU twisted the screws a bit and threatened to take their offer off the board) tonight, told the other coaches thanks but no thanks, and will set up the "official" announcement tomorrow or Thursday. Remember, he already signed one LOI, so there are no additional "signings".

-HH

Right, so even then, Self could pressure them, Henry commit, Stephenson commit and then Henry go to UK just to get back at Self for pressuring them.

That's why the whole thing is dumb.

[HolyHandgernade]

Right, so even then, Self could pressure them, Henry commit, Stephenson commit and then Henry go to UK just to get back at Self for pressuring them.

That's why the whole thing is dumb.

Who said recruiting was sane? We are dealing with athletically gifted 18 year old males after all. I think the Henrys needed a little pressure, give them a little focus as to what's really important to them.

-HH

[Mr_Tomahawk]

The season can not come soon enough.

KU will dominate next year.

[Skip Towne]

Is there anything on Sportscenter about this yet? I'm not putting much stock in it yet. KU will have a very good team this year with or without the Henrys

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Is there anything on Sportscenter about this yet? I'm not putting much stock in it yet. KU will have a very good team this year with or without the Henrys

I haven't seen anything yet...

[KC_Connection]

Well that's good. I still won't believe it until I actually see it for real, though.

[BWillie]

Guys....I haven't really believed anything yet and when ya'll were putting X in your avatar and sigs I was telling you to hold up, and nothing was even CLOSE to over. And it wasn't. I just have a feeling that this is the real deal and he's coming. I just get goosebumps thinking about it. I think an announcement tomorrow is imminent. Every single espn affiliate for Memphis, KU, Kentucky, and Zagsblog are reporting it. Seems like they are waiting until tomorrow for it to become official.

[KC_Connection]

Guys....I haven't really believed anything yet and when ya'll were putting X in your avatar and sigs I was telling you to hold up, and nothing was even CLOSE to over. And it wasn't. I just have a feeling that this is the real deal and he's coming. I just get goosebumps thinking about it. I think an announcement tomorrow is imminent. Every single espn affiliate for Memphis, KU, Kentucky, and Zagsblog are reporting it. Seems like they are waiting until tomorrow for it to become official.

I always figured he was coming until he decided to go to Kentucky this weekend. But it looks like Self may have threatened to pull the offer....and here we are.

[Pablo]

Hells yes son. I won't get too excited until I see it fo sho tomorrow.

[KC_Connection]

Hells yes son. I won't get too excited until I see it fo sho tomorrow.

this

[BWillie]

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[Chiefs Pantalones]

Where do you guys see this?

[DaWolf]

The season can not come soon enough.

KU will dominate next year.

As long as everyone stays healthy...

[BWillie]

Where do you guys see this?

http://theshiver.com/

http://www.zagsblog.com/

http://www.truebluekentucky.com/

http://kentuckyink.com/

http://truebluetigers.com/commentaries/tiger-basketball/rumor-control-all-hell-breaking-loose-good-way-once-maybe

There you have it. It's across all independent affiliates for Memphis, KU, Kentucky, and then Zagsblog who isn't really affiliated with anyone but is well known for being right on the money. Sure the Henry's could wake up tomorrow and after taking a big long reflective zen like sh*t have a change of heart, but it really feels like this is going to stick.

[Mr. Plow]

It's Kansas........for the time being....



http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/9483628/Sources:-Xavier-Henry,-brother-pick-Kansas


Sources: Xavier Henry, brother pick Kansas

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"It's done," said one source. "He and C.J. told everyone last night."
Both Kansas coach Bill Self and Kentucky coach John Calipari met with the duo in New York this past weekend while Xavier was in town for the Jordan Brand Classic.

Xavier Henry is a big-time prospect is ranked No. 6 in the nation by Scout.com and No. 3 by Rivals.com. He initially selected Memphis over Kansas -- where both of his parents went to school -- but was allowed out of his letter-of-intent after Calipari left for Kentucky.

It's a huge pickup for Bill Self and the Jayhawks, who now become the clear-cut No. 1 team in the nation with the return of Sherron Collins, Cole Aldrich and just about everyone else of note from a team that went to the Sweet 16 this past season.

It's also a blow to Calipari, who could have had a Final Four caliber team in his first season in Lexington. The Wildcats are still trying to secure a commitment from the nation's top point guard, John Wall, and are waiting to see the fate of Patrick Patterson and Jodie Meeks -- both of which have declared for the NBA Draft, but have not hired an agent.

[shitgoose]

Sources: Wall picks Kentucky

http:/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4178271

Top point guard recruit John Wall has told Kentucky coach John Calipari that he will sign with the Wildcats, according to multiple sources, ending a highly publicized courtship with the game-changing player.

Wall, ranked the No. 1 point guard, No. 5 overall, on the ESPNU 100, informed Miami coach Frank Haith Tuesday morning that he had committed to Kentucky. The reasoning, according to a source, was because he just wanted to play for Calipari.

[shitgoose]

Sources: Wall picks Kentucky

http:/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4178271

Top point guard recruit John Wall has told Kentucky coach John Calipari that he will sign with the Wildcats, according to multiple sources, ending a highly publicized courtship with the game-changing player.

Wall, ranked the No. 1 point guard, No. 5 overall, on the ESPNU 100, informed Miami coach Frank Haith Tuesday morning that he had committed to Kentucky. The reasoning, according to a source, was because he just wanted to play for Calipari.

[Mr. Plow]

The reasoning, according to a source, was because he just wanted to get some money out of Calipari.



FYP

[BWillie]

Sources: Wall picks Kentucky

http:/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4178271

Top point guard recruit John Wall has told Kentucky coach John Calipari that he will sign with the Wildcats, according to multiple sources, ending a highly publicized courtship with the game-changing player.

Wall, ranked the No. 1 point guard, No. 5 overall, on the ESPNU 100, informed Miami coach Frank Haith Tuesday morning that he had committed to Kentucky. The reasoning, according to a source, was because he just wanted to play for Calipari.


Wow....

PG - John Wall
SG - Jodie Meeks
SF - ???
PF - Patrick Patterson
C - Demarcus Cousins

[Mr. Plow]

Lots of talent, but very young. Nobody knows the "system" at UK, but really....how hard is it to teach:

Coach: "Ok. Player A, you drive to the basket. If you are open, shoot. If you aren't open, pass it to Player B."

Player A: "Ok coach."

Player B: "What happens if I'm not open then?"

Coach: "Pass it - or, if you CAN get open, shoot it."

[shitgoose]

Wow....

PG - John Wall
SG - Jodie Meeks
SF - ???
PF - Patrick Patterson
C - Demarcus Cousins

I saw that Patterson pulled out of the draft but I thought Meeks was still in it?

[sedated]

Wow....

PG - John Wall
SG - Jodie Meeks
SF - ???
PF - Patrick Patterson
C - Demarcus Cousins

they better hope they win it all next year, because those kids won't be around for long.

[Mr. Plow]

they better hope they win it all next year, because those kids won't be around for long.

More than likely, most of them will not be around beyond this year.