Henry to visit Kentucky
Very interesting. I am beginning to waver in my belief that he is Kansas bound.
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Wall needs Henry
Xavier wants to play with family and CJ will be going wherever his brother decides to lace ’em up. I think Cal knows this, so look for a mass exodus from the UK squad in the upcoming weeks to make sure there is a roster spot for Xavier and his brother.
Even if we lock up the Brothers Henry, I believe the main focus for next season to be anywhere from good to spectacular is John Wall. Not really a difficult observation, but I think Calipari feels that Wall may go to UNC or Duke if we cannot secure Xavier. Coupled with Cousins and the DDMO, the offer to run a team of this caliber would surely be to sweet for Wall to pass up.
In the end, I would understand that Wall would want to spend time with his mother, but I also hope he realizes that at Kentucky, if Cal can get all these super recruits, he would only have one season before he goes into the NBA and huge $$$.
by kyeric on Apr 13, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Roster Spot For CJ Not Needed
NY Yankees pay his way – he’s a basketball walk-on.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 13, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know why the Yankee's are paying his way
Been wondering for a while now and guess I’m too lazy to google him.
by Oakie.myers on Apr 13, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Required When HS Player Signs With MLB Out Of HS
The team has to pay his college expenses if he goes to college in the off-season for baseball.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 13, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other news
Can you IMAGINE if Calipari could actually get John Wall, Xavier Henry and Demarcus Cousins all at one time?!
This is beyond ridiculous to me. Even as I say it, I have just never heard of a recruiter from any school that could do this. Besides the Fab Five, this would have to be the best recruiting coup of all time.
I believe if we got those kids and we had some spots open, then Patterson and Meeks would want to return to make a real run at a Final Four.
I can’t believe I am typing this after the season I just saw. Thank you, Coach Cal!
by kyeric on Apr 13, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CJ Henry
Will he have to sit out another season if he transfers from Memphis?
by Hayesfan on Apr 13, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tru,
youre scaring me into thinking this is all really possible…..possibly the most talent ever assembled in one recruiting class added to Meeks and Patterson for one incredibly glorious season???They will double ticket prices!!!!
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Apr 13, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tru, if you haven't seen this link about
it’s worth looking at for a KU perspective on Xavier’s future. I don’t know squat about the author, but his/her insight is … well … different than most of what I see about this recruit.
by jeffy on Apr 13, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!!!
I guess there are people out there that are just as critical about the game as KY fans. The author is taking a lot of very hard lines about a lot of issues with this kid. All it sounds to me like is that he wants to have all the time he can to make a decision that is going to have a lot of effect on his livelihood. I believe that Kansas is one of the best programs out there, but to harass a kid for being a one-and-done player in the world we are in today is really unnecessary. And his status as that is seriously in question. No one has the right to fault these kids for seeing $$$ light up like a pinball machine. As long as they receive sensible counseling and good parenting, thats all anyone can ask for before being turned loose on the world. They see LeBron and they see success. We have no one to fault but ourselves and the system they are brought up in. Dont attack an 18 yr old for wanting it all. Im 43 and I still have dreams too.Let someone attack me for playing the lottery…..see what I tell them.
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Apr 13, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did read it.
It wasn’t all that convincing, but then again, I can’t say he doesn’t have an argument.
As I say, I am beginning to wonder.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Apr 13, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That #4 is the first shot across the bow..
..if we get the gram slam in recruits. Be ready for the rumbling from the national press. If we have a wholesale purge and refilling of scholarships with all 4&5 star recruits, there’s going to be an ugly side. There’s no shortage of peole in the press that wouldn’t mind giving us a poke.
by hoboat33 on Apr 13, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Henry And Orton=Oil And Water
Due to family clashes UK signing Xavier (Zahv-yay) — born in Belgium thus the pronunciation — makes inking Daniel problematic.
by Wild Weasel on Apr 13, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I got that feeling too from some of the things I've read
I’m not sure how much may be just rumor, when Orton’s father said that he is “commited to UK unless something unexpected happens”, I get the idea that signing of Henry might fall under that category. Orton seems like a good kid and I’d rather have him than a “one and done”.
by cthom on Apr 13, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Orton is a good kid ...
… but so is Henry. Henry is a very intelligent young man, I think his GPA is somewhere in the 3.5 vicinity. I have heard him interviewed, and he is very articulate.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Apr 13, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forget about it.
It will not happen.
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Apr 13, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what I was thinking ...
… but now, I’m not so sure.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Apr 13, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it's what you were thinking
I was using your words.
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Apr 13, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Use the force LuuuukE
Henry, Wall and Cousins are coming…..
Henry, Wall and Cousins are coming…..
It’s Kentucky and we’re not slumming….
Henry, Wall and Cousins are coming….
by bluecrip on Apr 13, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those words could still be right, you know. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Apr 14, 2009 7:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It really all rests on CJ getting his petition through
or Xavier may just wind up back at Memphis…Wall is coming anyway…that I can feel deep in my bones…all of his comments about wanting to go to a place that NEEDS a PG (unlike UNC)…and wanting to play in a pro-style offense that features athletic PG’s primed for the NBA…playing for 24,000 plus at home…I don’t think he would mind playing with Nolan Dennis (if he were to be the alternate prize if Henry doesn’t choose UK)… I also think that Orton would stay if Henry opts elsewhere, and I think he has more upside for UK (in terms of staying longer and contributing) than Henry… I would be fine with Wall, Dennis, Cousins, Orton and Hood for a recruiting class to add to Meeks, Patterson, Liggins, Miller, Harris, Stevenson and Galloway… someone check my scholarship math on that one…
by fincity on Apr 14, 2009 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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