The Big Blue Daily Mail -- Breaking News for Kentucky Fans
by Glenn Logan on Jun 30, 2009 6:26 PM EDT
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PrintOkay, this story has just exploded in the last hour or so and we are going to need more than just a FanShot to talk about it. The word is going around that Xavier Henry wanted to follow Calipari to Kentucky, but his mother refused to move here and he wanted to be near her. So he and his brother C.J. agreed to come play for Bill Self at Kansas.
Here is the key -- Henry is not signed anywhere. You can only sign one LOI per year, and Henry did that -- with Memphis. When Memphis let him out of that LOI, he essentially became the college equivalent of a free agent -- he can just show up on campus and sign scholarship papers if the school wants to extend one and he is otherwise qualified. His agreement with Self to come to Kansas is non-binding on either him or Self.
Apparently, Xavier Henry is now seriously thinking about coming to Kentucky instead of Kansas. That would be huge for two reasons -- one, we have an available scholarship, and two, Henry would fill an immediate and crucial (if not quite desperate) need that UK currently has -- that of a shooting guard. Henry is a remarkable, NBA -level talent that would significantly alter Kentucky's fortunes if he actually decided to come here.
Another thing that Henry would do if he came to Kentucky is make the 2009 recruiting class the undisputed, undefeated heavyweight class of all time, exceeding even the Fab Five of Michigan. To my knowledge, no school has ever landed the #1, 2, and 3 ranked recruits as well as two other Rivals.com five-star players. Henry would remove all doubt about the #1 class in modern college basketball history.
After the jump, you will find lots of articles for more information.
Xavier Henry News
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Henry brothers ponder another move -- to Kentucky Wildcats - ESPN
Katz gets it wrong, saying we would have to lose another player for Henry. CJ would be a walk on, and UK currently has a scholly open. -
Xavier and CJ Still Jayhawks? - Rock Chalk Talk
The Kansas point of view from Rock Chalk Talk -
Basketball prospect Henry wants to play at UK, father says
Well. I don't know what else to say. What will Xavier do? -
Dan Shanoff: Xavier Henry: Why Not Try D-League?
Offered without comment. -
Attention Whore Status? (Henry Brothers)
Intentional Foul takes the Henrys to task. I think he has a point. - Putnam City's Xavier Henry still thinking about Kentucky
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Henry family will meet to discuss brothers' commitment to KU - Kansas City Star
This is the paper that started it all.
Other UK News of Interest
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Bluegrass State Basketball: Donald Williams to Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
Good for him. -
KSN First Look: Harrison Barnes talks Kentucky - Kentucky Sports Network
We caught up with Harrison Bames at the NBA Top 100 Camp. -
Chris Russin signs with the Cubs
Congrats to Chris, we will miss him next year. For more on the Cubs, be sure to visit Bleed Cubbie Blue, SBN's outstanding Chicago Cubs site. -
Calipari still bringing his A game
Calipari says the DDMO is "actually designed to feature two point guards. Huh? Well, he made the thing, he gets to say how it is designed, mmkay?
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oh goodness.
and i thought the fun was all over…
if they come here, i will be so so suprised and happy!
Looks promising that Cal will land Henry.
The odds are clearly improving.
Does anyone else remember FORTY telling people who suggested that the Henrys might end up at UK that there was a 0 % chance it would happen ?
If Forty is nervous it's only because
he would have to worry a lot more about losing our bet concerning UK’s stats next year….lol
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
Cats have to win it all.....or beat out stats from 1978 Team
loser has to have their photo made in a Louisville hat for Tru to post on here…..I took this year’s team…..
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
Interesting.
I don’t see an NC this year (right now, at least; I have to see the freshman play together), but this team is stacked so “out-statting” a legendary UK team is not out of the question.
by mrmondaynite on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I was feeling my oats.....
and not much else apparantly…..lol….I even gave up Meeks returning before I made the bet…..of course I knew nothing about the Henry’s……
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
Not Worried
The 1978 team was the best UK I’ve ever seen in person or on TV.
by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 30, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
You Remember Stuff That Never Happened
Pure BS.
by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 30, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Your memory is going.
http://www.aseaofblue.com/2009/6/27/927315/the-big-blue-daily-mail-uk-news#17505911
“0, 1, 0 (%) – The chances of those 3 coming to UK.”
It’s right there. You can’t deny it.
by mrmondaynite on Jun 30, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's A Fact 4 U
Henry staying at KU.
That’s 100% fact.
Equal to 0% above.
by FortyYearCatFan on Jul 1, 2009 6:37 AM EDT up reply actions
What a surprise!
You denied what you said when it looked like a possibility and now, when Henry stays at KU, you conveniently remember. Also, your math skills are amazing, old man. Thanks for pointing that out.
I don't have a problem with the fact that you turned out to be right, Forty.
I just can’t believe how stubborn and conveniently forgetful you become when it looks like you might be wrong. Reminds me of my 11 year-old cousin.
You ALWAYS skirt what is at issue.
You’re a stubborn liar. And that’s not against the Community Guidelines, because it’s true…read the comments previous to this. You said something, and then denied saying it when it looked like you might be wrong.
And, according to Tru, this was NOT a rumor. It was a report.
It Was A Rumor, Not a Fact
Fact is, they’re going to Kansas.
by FortyYearCatFan on Jul 1, 2009 8:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Do not ...
… call other members “liars” please.
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But people can accuse you of reporting rumors?
by mrmondaynite on Jul 1, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Well ...
… he didn’t say that. He said it was a rumor, and at one time it was. It became a report later on. Sorry if he didn’t get the memo, but I don’t think he was accusing me of rumormongering.
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Well, they arent here yet, so lets not get too out of hand
So far from everything I can read, it is only speculation at this point, and that the Henry’s are going to hear Self out first. Carl Henry calling Cal is certainly something that we can feel good about, but NO ONE will know for sure until this all plays out. It would make this team once again a Final Four pick, but its just too soon to be drooling…..lol…now where is my handkerchief???
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
I have heard rumblings about this for a little while and chose to ignore it.....
as just internet chatter. But now I have read the quotes from Carl Henry and it sounds like Xavier may still end up at UK. If he in fact comes to UK, it is more icing on an already huge cake.
It would not crush me if he doesn’t come but I would love to have this kid….hey the more the merrier
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Saw Henry in person (along with Wall & Cousins) at Nike Summit
Henry is a Joe Crawford size player at 18. Sweet long range left handed shooter and he can “get his own” as well. Awesome if it happens.
Well, well, well........
Who was it that last week was saying that Henry was the hot rumor of the day, and headin our way?????? I can’t seem to recall this modern-day prophet’s name? Could a few of you 40-year, ABC cats out there remind me? Wait, it’s right on the tip of my……….. Oh, I lost it again. Went right out the window. Got to remember to close that thing! Tell me you guys who it was that was saying this last Thursday I think it was?!
Food for thought: The virgin birth has much more to do with the absense of a natural earthly father then the use of a virgin mother. Now, chew.....Because, it's called a "corrupt seed", not a "corrupt egg"!
You might want to listen to the Kansas City Star Interview from Carl Henry...
Mr Henry very clearly explains that his son’s had not discussed this move with him as of this morning and that this possible move is just player (kids) talking… Orton, Wall and Henry. In addition, Mr Henry was insulted by an article by a Kansas reporter.
I will be surprised if Coach Self and Coach Manning don’t mend the fences with their meeting this evening.
Ahhh, you don't know
What I been told! I don’t want to give details, but the call I got at 10:00 that night was talkin to a source who was talkin to a source who was shall we say – direct! Talk is talk, I know, but it doesn’t get anymore direct, from what i’m told. All I know is that it’s looking like it’s accurate, and all my sources have checked their sources, and nobody is retracting anything at all, just won’t go public with it. It doesn’t matter to me who did or didn’t say what. I’m just looking at the all-time #1 class – potentially. I had heard several people say over the last few days that C-Cal wasn’t going to take the kid? Heard that the boy had started summer school already, which has proven to be wrong. Will this roller-coaster ride ever end?
Food for thought: The virgin birth has much more to do with the absense of a natural earthly father then the use of a virgin mother. Now, chew.....Because, it's called a "corrupt seed", not a "corrupt egg"!
by blubloodcatfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Enough with the nonsense....
what details??….it either is or isnt going to happen….is it?, or not??…..lol…..let’s not start watching another door…..
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
C'mon man, let a guy have some fun!
If I can’t have some fun in this place! This is my stress relief! My non-sense may be what keeps my “sense” for me!!! The private messages. The paid for kind. The info the true insiders get and make available – for a fee. A web host, and a big one, was supposed to have been talking to the direct source. I was told that it was supposed to be a “done deal”last week. Hey Tru, what do you know? That you can tell us? Is there stuff you know that you can’t tell us? Yet? I’m still pretty new at this, so cut me some slack.
Food for thought: The virgin birth has much more to do with the absense of a natural earthly father then the use of a virgin mother. Now, chew.....Because, it's called a "corrupt seed", not a "corrupt egg"!
by blubloodcatfan on Jun 30, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
And you
still haven’t showed the common courtesy of acknowledgement!? I just want to hear you say that “weren’t you the one last week Blu who said that Henry might be headin our way after all”! You and a few others weren’t shy to try to shoot me down then? I didn’t fuss, did I?
Food for thought: The virgin birth has much more to do with the absense of a natural earthly father then the use of a virgin mother. Now, chew.....Because, it's called a "corrupt seed", not a "corrupt egg"!
by blubloodcatfan on Jun 30, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
(bowing and waving my arms up and down)
We are not worthy! We are not worthy!……..lol
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
Thanks, I feel better now.
Now that the Henry fella is making everyone look bad, I don’t feel so bad. I would have liked to have had him in wildcat blue though! With his brother. I’ll pass on the “not worthy’s” to blue oregon. He had this one called. With this kid though, I won’t write him off for good till he’s legally bound!
Food for thought: The virgin birth has much more to do with the absense of a natural earthly father then the use of a virgin mother. Now, chew.....Because, it's called a "corrupt seed", not a "corrupt egg"!
by blubloodcatfan on Jul 1, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Well it looks like the last laugh
is on,who was that guy breaking his arm trying to pat his own back? The Henry’s are atill playing their game. They all belong in Kansas!
Happy Days are here again The sky is all ways BLUE again Happy days are here again !
ROFL
I think he’s still out at Bluegrass Airfield waiting for Billy Donovan’s plane to land.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Hey Coach
You might want to think about this “move” for a bit.
You not only get the “X man” but you get his daddy, Carl, cut from the same cloth as Jacko’s old man and you get mommy who makes Alex Legion’s (remember him) old lady look like Mother Theresa.
Neither mommy of daddy can play the “5” but they sure can screw up a great kid—-and they apparently have.
Leave it there.
Miller can develop as your “three man”.
MISDIRECTION
You fool’s think 1 D in a 3D world.Meek’s entrance in the NBA draft,and X now not “happy” at KU.
Less Than Euphoric
Over the weekend when I read and heard a few of the bits and pieces that have now added a bit more flesh to the bare bones I contacted my two KU-alum sons and my message was: Do you guys (KU) really want the Henrys? They certainly do appear as a dysfunctional family. Their response was to the effect: That’s just Internet talk. Yesterday their song had added a couple of verses and they were more skeptical; today they’re as so many jilted fans: Good riddance. No way should Coach Self have to abide such arrogance. Seems that one of the reasons Carl Henry is giving for their displeasure and annoyance is the harsh words of Jayhawk fans on KU boards, to which my reply was: Just wait until they fail to live up to expectations in Lexington.
Point is that as talented as Xavier Henry is I’m quite reticent to add the inevitable turmoil to a program already in flux. Plus other boards have already begun the Calipari-bending-the-rules, pushing-the-envelope drumbeat insinuating that there was interference and attempts to influence. The available UK scholarship is cited by some as evidence of the ongoing efforts to entice Henry. I have no problems with adding talent — in fact I encourage it as with the recent scholarship moves — but I am disquieted by the net effect. In the end, all’s well that ends well.
"The prosperity of commerce is now perceived and acknowledged by all enlightened statesmen to be the most useful as well as the most productive source of national wealth, and has accordingly become a primary object of its political cares."
--Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 12, 27 November 1787
Jodie to NBA Channged Landscape ....
Maybe the start of UK / Kansas rivalry ….
So, how do we know if X comes or not?? If he enrolls?? what??
I guess this means the Henry’s aren’t enrolled at Kansas??
Agree it would be great to have him on the perimeter … but, I hope it wouldn’t lead to another player leaving … wonder if this is in any way related to Cal’s statement a few days ago that another player may leave before the seaon starts???? HMMMM ….
Where's Hoze?
I’m sure he can clear all this up for us…
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
I really suggest reading the Kansas blog.
You can tell by their haughtyness and their “Well if their fussing like this i’ll be happy if they don’t come” nonesnse. Its defiently worth a laugh
Henry staying?
http://theshiver.com/2009/06/xavier-henry-staying-at-kansas/
Link says he staying at KU.
This one claims to have audio (couldn’t get it to play) straight from XH that he’s staying.
He's says he's staying with commit to Kansas
How many times did they say they would visit UK?? Talk about indecisive … as long there is an opportunity to change their minds (ie … before the season) they still might. Talk about keeping your options open ..sheesh …. lol :)
Let me repeat the chant I began long ago....... :)
Henry, Wall and Cousins are coming!
Henry, Wall and Cousins are coming!
Henry, Wall and Cousins are coming!
I spoke with Xavier, they will be on campus in two weeks. ;)
I want to die while asleep like my grandfather,
not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.
ah well.....
it was fun while it lasted! ;0 ha ha ha ha!!
I want to die while asleep like my grandfather,
not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.
Its amazing what you miss when you don't check the internet after 6PM
Drama starts and is (essentially) resolved all in one night. Amazing.
So the current status unless I am mistaken is that Henry sent a text message to a radio station guy saying that he’s absolutely staying in Lawrence?
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
There are multiple ...
… reports that he is staying at Kansas. The Loathsome Troll also claims he received the Henry text, and I believe him.
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