KU Bill Self: Xavier Henry is ready for the NBA.

Tango&Cash · 03-23-2010, 06:48 PM

I guess this erases any hopes that he would be coming back for a soph season. Personally other than a handful of games, he kinda disappeared at times, especially in conference play.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...html?eref=sihp

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Kansas coach Bill Self believes freshman star Xavier Henry is ready to compete in the NBA if he decides to declare for the draft.

"There's no question in my mind that he is definitely equipped and ready to be paid," Self said Tuesday. "No question. Now, the question to the family is, 'Is he ready to play and impact the NBA game?'

"I personally think he can do that. But that's something they need to decide as a group."

The 6-6 guard averaged 13.4 points for the Jayhawks, who were ousted in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Self also said he expected junior center Cole Aldrich to decide in about a week whether he will enter the NBA draft or remain for his senior season.

Henry and his older brother, C.J. Henry, signed with Kansas last year after opting out of a commitment to Memphis. Self said it would be a family decision whether Xavier Henry stays or leaves.

"I'll meet with X and see what he and his family want me to do," Self said. "I'll do whatever they want me to do, but that will be a family decision. There is no timetable I have whatsoever on them getting together and making a decision. I don't think a decision has been made yet. I think there's probably a way in which they're leaning. But we'll wait and see what happens.

"With Xavier, we knew there would be a great chance he would be one-and-done. I'll support whatever direction they go."

Self said he visited with Aldrich on Monday. The 6-11 center averaged a shade less than a double-double and set the school record for blocked shots in a season.

"To me, with Cole, it doesn't have much to do with where people have him projected (in the draft). We know he's going to get drafted pretty high," Self said. "It's what would be best for his family. It could be best for his family for Cole to come back. But I've said this all along, I'm not encouraging that at all. I think it's something he has to feel totally comfortable with."

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**Saulbadguy** · 03-23-2010, 06:51 PM

Surprised he isn't shaming him in to staying.

DJJasonp · 03-23-2010, 06:51 PM

I think this is coach doing X a favor (his endorsement)....to drum up interest and help his stock go up.

That said - the guy is nowhere near ready for the NBA. He cant beat people off the dribble - cant create his own shot....and doesnt defend worth a sh*t.

**DeezNutz** · 03-23-2010, 06:53 PM

I think Cole will return. Just a guess.

And X is dumb as **** if he doesn't leave. Leave now before he's further exposed.

BigVE · 03-23-2010, 06:54 PM

X has loads of talent...the NBA drafts on potential upside as much as anything. I dont see him making it in the NBA. Needs lots of work. I dont see it.

Braincase · 03-23-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Surprised he isn't shaming him in to staying.

Unless behind the scenes he's a prima donna pain in the ass, or his brother is, or his dad makes Padgett's dad look like Ozzie Nelson.

KCChiefsMan · 03-23-2010, 07:03 PM

he's got pro potential. If he leaves for the NBA now, he will not ever amount to anything in the NBA. He will bounce around for team to team and make rosters, but never get any PT and will never amount to anything in the NBA.

When you go to the NBA, you have to be ready to play NOW or you have a very low chance of ever starting.

**DeezNutz** · 03-23-2010, 07:03 PM

Behind the scenes?

I'd be shocked if Self doesn't want that pain-in-the-ass dad the **** gone. I don't think that Self needs ever again to repeat an episode of Summer Oklahoma City Groveling.

Mr. Laz · 03-23-2010, 07:20 PM

no way is X ready for the NBA

he will get drafted for potential and then "get ready" but he's not even close now imo.

sedated · 03-23-2010, 07:22 PM

Self has never been big on getting one-and-dones.

I have a feeling he will be even more leery after this year.

IMO, I think Self wants XH gone. Self never has anything great to say about him, and always kinda refers to XH in the "family" sense.

Mr. Laz · 03-23-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

Self has never been big on getting one-and-dones.

I have a feeling he will be even more leery after this year.

IMO, I think Self wants XH gone. Self never has anything great to say about him, and always kinda refers to XH in the "family" sense.

Self's coaching style is not conducive to one-and-dones

does he even teach offense?

he is about a system on offense and Defense,Defense,Defense.

bill self is very Shottenheimer-esque in his attitude about the game

Defense and basics ... don't get fancy and don't change.

Silock · 03-23-2010, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigVE

X has loads of talent...the NBA drafts on potential upside as much as anything. I dont see him making it in the NBA. Needs lots of work. I dont see it.

This. He's not ready now. He could be a great college player. I don't see him doing well in the NBA, but then, I didn't see Hinrich being a long-time NBA player, either.

sedated · 03-23-2010, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

Self's coaching style is not conducive to one-and-dones

does he even teach offense?

oh geezus. You mean because he wants guys to listen, hustle, and play fundamental basketball?

I shoulda known you would be on your soapbox with the Self hate.

You would know the answers to all of your rhetorical questions if you paid f**king attention.

But I guess you won't be happy until Calipari is here, or Roy comes back.

sedated · 03-23-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

he is about a system on offense and Defense,Defense,Defense.

Defense never won anything

Mr. Laz · 03-23-2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

This. He's not ready now. He could be a great college player. I don't see him doing well in the NBA, but then, I didn't see Hinrich being a long-time NBA player, either.

i think Henry can make it the NBA if he learns how to handle the ball.

right now he can't dribble or shoot with his right hand worth a shit and he's ball handling is weak overall.

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Tango&Cash Starter Join Date: Feb 2010 Casino cash: $10004900	Bill Self: Xavier Henry is ready for the NBA. I guess this erases any hopes that he would be coming back for a soph season. Personally other than a handful of games, he kinda disappeared at times, especially in conference play. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...html?eref=sihp LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Kansas coach Bill Self believes freshman star Xavier Henry is ready to compete in the NBA if he decides to declare for the draft. "There's no question in my mind that he is definitely equipped and ready to be paid," Self said Tuesday. "No question. Now, the question to the family is, 'Is he ready to play and impact the NBA game?' "I personally think he can do that. But that's something they need to decide as a group." The 6-6 guard averaged 13.4 points for the Jayhawks, who were ousted in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Self also said he expected junior center Cole Aldrich to decide in about a week whether he will enter the NBA draft or remain for his senior season. Henry and his older brother, C.J. Henry, signed with Kansas last year after opting out of a commitment to Memphis. Self said it would be a family decision whether Xavier Henry stays or leaves. "I'll meet with X and see what he and his family want me to do," Self said. "I'll do whatever they want me to do, but that will be a family decision. There is no timetable I have whatsoever on them getting together and making a decision. I don't think a decision has been made yet. I think there's probably a way in which they're leaning. But we'll wait and see what happens. "With Xavier, we knew there would be a great chance he would be one-and-done. I'll support whatever direction they go." Self said he visited with Aldrich on Monday. The 6-11 center averaged a shade less than a double-double and set the school record for blocked shots in a season. "To me, with Cole, it doesn't have much to do with where people have him projected (in the draft). We know he's going to get drafted pretty high," Self said. "It's what would be best for his family. It could be best for his family for Cole to come back. But I've said this all along, I'm not encouraging that at all. I think it's something he has to feel totally comfortable with." Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...#ixzz0j3C9qaVY Get a free NFL Team Jacket and Tee with SI Subscription
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