justinryman (anonymous) says...

Well this pretty much says that he will be picking KU, if not then the egg is on KUsports face.

April 22, 2009 at 6:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jayhawkinatl (anonymous) says...

I agree, justinryman. Anything otherwise would be a major embarrassment!!!

April 22, 2009 at 6:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

melrank (anonymous) says...

I don't know if they will have egg on their face, but if the Henry's don't choose KU tomorrow there will certainly be a stream of something on this sight . . . and I'm guessing it won't be pretty.

Here's to hoping the news is good!

April 22, 2009 at 6:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

afmoore06 (anonymous) says...

They know that if they stream it, we will watch it if we can - regardless of where they choose to go.
I heard X's high school coach on the radio today, he said they were going to Kansas in everyway possible without coming right out and saying it. He doesn't want to steal X and CJ's thunder, but I'm 100% sure that these guys are a lock to be at Kansas. Tomorrow it will be Rock Chalk Jayhawk at Putnam City HIgh.
KU is locked and Loaded for a big time season next year.

April 22, 2009 at 7:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

WeAreTheChamps (anonymous) says...

I'm trying not to get too excited about this because it's not official yet and I don't want to be let down. But I can't help it! I should go to sleep now just so tomorrow will get here sooner.

April 22, 2009 at 7:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

HowMuchRice (anonymous) says...

How is the egg on KUSports' face if Xavier goes elsewhere? That's like saying that they'll look stupid if they go cover the NCAA Tournament and KU doesn't win it.

Whether or not Xavier chooses KU, KU is involved heavily in this story. So it makes perfect sense.

Quit being stupid.

April 22, 2009 at 7:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

WeAreTheChamps (anonymous) says...

Wow. Espn's Andy Katz wrote an article about the guys picking Kansas and how they'll be playing with Sherron and Cole. Of course it says "Source: Henry brothers pick KU."

They gotta pick KU now!

April 22, 2009 at 7:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

iluvdbskxjayhawks (anonymous) says...

I'm going to be watching it. Thank-you KUsports.com for having a live feed for the conference tomorrow! You guys are great! Even if X doesn't want to come here, there's other people that will love to become Jayhawks.

April 22, 2009 at 7:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jayhawkinatl (anonymous) says...

Talk about being "stupid", HowMuchRice!!! Your analogy is right up there!!!

April 22, 2009 at 8:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jayhawkinatl (anonymous) says...

It's about how many times do you need the door shut in your face!!!

April 22, 2009 at 8:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

mpann1818 (anonymous) says...

11:15 this morning has already passed...

April 22, 2009 at 9:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

rcjh22 (anonymous) says...

good spot mpann1818..

April 22, 2009 at 9:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

memhawk (anonymous) says...

The Memphis TV stations are reporting the "defection" of the Henry brothers as a sure thing tonight. I'm sure the network affiliates wouldn't want egg on their faces if this wasn't factual.

So.....the reality of having the Morris brothers and the Henry brothers all playing a the same time something that would be quite interesting.

April 22, 2009 at 10:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jayhawker85 (anonymous) says...

The egg would be on pretty much everyone but KU Sports on this one. I read on Fox Sports, ESPN, NewsOk and ZagsBlog that he already chose KU, and last I checked, he still has to have the press conference. All KUSports is doing is going down to cover the thing live so us fanatic fans can have visual confirmation of his decision.

April 22, 2009 at 10:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jayhawker85 (anonymous) says...

and oh. Rivals said it too... As a KU fan it would be great for Xavier to commit, but funny that the Enormous Sports Programming network and everyone else was wrong. It's not like they haven't been before. ESPN said Shannahan was going to be the coach of the Chiefs and it was all over the front of their website.

April 22, 2009 at 10:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

WeAreTheChamps (anonymous) says...

Just watched on Sportscenter that "Xavier is going to Kansas and so is CJ." Kinda surprised they did it on Sportscenter because they did say they've only heard from a source close to Memphis or whoever the "source" is. Not that I don't want them to come here, but it would be kind of funny if they didn't after everyone has reported they are.

April 22, 2009 at 10:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

brooksmd (anonymous) says...

It's like the mythical birth certificate no one has ever seen that is sealed away in Hawaii. I'll believe it when I see him sign the letter.

April 23, 2009 at 12:23 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

oljhwk (anonymous) says...

They can only sign one letter of intent. X signed his with Memphis. His presense at KU will only be a verbal agreement.

April 23, 2009 at 7:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

drgnslayr (anonymous) says...

I think this entire thing leaked out in Kentucky... and it seems from a reporter who may not have a source. It has been fun just watching how gradually the story went up the news chain. I bet if pushed, none of these news reporters can list a real source. The original claim has put the pressure on people around the Henrys to verify... which they ALMOST did now.

We'll know soon enough, and we should then also know who the original source was for the leak. After the news conference someone has to go backwards and expose the leak. If that doesn't happen, feel sure that there was no original source, just a guy played a hunch for a little bit of fame. It happens all the time. It really did take some time to work the story up to major press and I'd like to ask each reporter if they actually called the source to verify or if they just reported on what everyone else has already read. The original source broke right after the story that the Henry's weren't going to Kentucky because of X's prom.

It would be great if someone from kusports would tell us now if they actually contacted the same source for the leak, where it came from... or do they even have a name of the leak...

April 23, 2009 at 8:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

shoedee (anonymous) says...

Assuming this all happens at 11:15, Xavier comes to KU, ... I've got to get something off my chest that I've been thinking about for a while now but no one has seemed to address.

Calipari leaves Memphis and goes to UK, supposedly he is therefore at one of the great "traditioned" schools and will be able to duplicate the recruiting and coaching success he had at Memphis ... but wait, ... not so fast.

These high caliber recruits went to Memphis for a reason... yes to play for Calipari, but there seem to be some other factors in play as well. For one, Memphis has some tradition but not the kind where over the years there have been heart-break losses late into the tournament and a love-hate relationship with a particular school. So for example, as a KU grad, I don't like Duke because they beat us in 1986 and 1991. Of course, we beat them in 1988 and 2003. Think about our rivalry with Carolina from 1957, 1991, 1993 and last year. Even apart from Roy coaching at UNC, I had a bad taste in my mouth from 1993 and in reading about the triple OT loss in 1957.

Here's my point, I think it is nearly inconceivable for Xavier to play at UK because in one respect, to spurn his parents' alma mater and the school he grew up loving, for Memphis isn't really that deep a cut. However, for a KU legacy to spurn his parents' school for a UK or UNC or Duke is almost inconceivable... not just for us but for X as well! It's like the thought of a KU legacy in a UK uniform is like seeing Tom Brady in a Colts uniform. It's like a kind of psychological block to go to a UK when you've been bred as a KU guy your whole life. Memphis was a school with some tradition and has been in some big games over the year but not nearly to the extent of the UKs, UNCs and KUs.

For another, I always got the sense we lost a few recruits to Memphis, if for nothing else because of the diversity of the city of Memphis. A kid from the city might have more draw and feel more "at home" in a place like Memphis. Of course, city kids have come to Lawrence only to fall in love with the place because of how great L-town is to them. But if a potential recruit has any reservation going to KU because of it being in a small town or midwest, how much more Lexington!!! The deep south is much further removed from, say, Chicago or NY city, than the midwest.

All that to say, I think while Calipari might be at a great traditioned school, he might have a harder time getting big-time recruits to come to Lexington as he did to Memphis. While Calipari would have had the best recruiting class in Memphis, since maybe the fab 5, the jury is still out just how just many high caliber guys he will be able to get to UK. Whew! I got that off my chest.

April 23, 2009 at 10:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

bballpurist (anonymous) says...

Congratulations KU on winning the championship in 2010. The George Costanza opposite curse is now officially upon us...

April 23, 2009 at 10:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

gavinesq (anonymous) says...

Uhhh...Where is the video feed itself?

April 23, 2009 at 11:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KoolKeithFreeze (anonymous) says...

Can't hear nuthin'. Speak up Mrs. Henry! Quit messin' with your Blackberry Xavier!!! What did he say!?!?!?!?!?

April 23, 2009 at 11:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

shockjay (anonymous) says...

Where is the video link?

April 23, 2009 at 11:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

HaiL2ThAjHaWkX (anonymous) says...

this live feed is terrible!!

April 23, 2009 at 11:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KoolKeithFreeze (anonymous) says...

Well, I got to SEE his announcement, but couldn't hear what he said and can't read lips. You need a much better mic on your camera Jesse. Can someone please tell me if he finally picked KU or not!?!

April 23, 2009 at 11:23 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Maxhawk (anonymous) says...

It's KU but it's very difficult to hear. I put my head phones on and heard him talk about playing with Sherron and Cole

April 23, 2009 at 11:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KoolKeithFreeze (anonymous) says...

It's official. University of Kansas is the choice. Two championships in three years anyone?

April 23, 2009 at 11:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

WeAreTheChamps (anonymous) says...

I had to put headphones on too but yes he definitely chose Kansas.

April 23, 2009 at 11:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

bballpurist (anonymous) says...

Great job on the audio - heard every single word...this is 2009, not 1909, right?

April 23, 2009 at 11:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

dannyxo (anonymous) says...

LJW, if you are going to do this type of stuff in the future, you may want to actually send someone who knows what they are doing rather than a reporter with a camcorder. On the other hand, this was free and live and you get what you pay for. Thanks for trying.

April 23, 2009 at 11:35 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )