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KansasCOMMITTED (04/23/2009)Offered10/17/2008Bill Self, Danny Manning
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Scouting Report on Xavier Henry

by Jerry Meyer - 05/30/2007
A do everything guard at 6-foot-6, Henry has the tools to be a star at the highest level. He is a prolific scorer with a complete arsenal of scoring moves. And with his size and athleticism, he can defend as well as rebound with the big boys.

Jerry Meyer serves as a national scout and recruiting analyst for Rivals.com. He played at Lipscomb University where be became college basketball's all-time career assist leader. Meyer earned Mr. Basketball honors in the state of Tennessee as a high school junior and senior. He has served as an assistant coach at Vanderbilt and also co-authored the book, "Basketball Skills and Drills."

Latest News

Carl Henry has message for KU fans7/1/2009 JayhawkSlant.com

On Wednesday morning, Carl Henry decided he'd had enough. The constant ringing of his cell phone had become too much to handle on a daily basis. Eleven hours after Xavier Henry sent out a text message saying his decision to attend Kansas was final, Carl decided it was time for a fresh start. The first step in that process was to swap out his current phone number for a new one. Once that task was complete, the elder Henry contacted Jayhawk Slant and asked that we deliver a message to Kansas fans.

Whispers: Stephenson running out of options6/17/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Henry breaks down future plans6/11/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Carl Henry sets the record straight6/2/2009JayhawkSlant.com
On the rise: Who's had the best offseason?5/22/2009Rivals.com College Basketball
Is the smaller NBA window a good thing?5/18/2009Rivals.com College Basketball
KU is the next step for Xavier Henry5/15/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Kentucky, Kansas climb in team rankings4/30/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Xavier's path finally leads to KU4/30/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Coach picked KU from beginning4/25/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Meyer's midweek report4/23/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Henry has message for Kansas fans4/23/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Xavier Henry Commits To Kansas4/23/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Whispers: Henry decision affects several4/22/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Press Conference Set4/22/2009JayhawkSlant.com
C.J. Henry talks about family's decision4/21/2009CatsPause.com
Xavier and C.J. ready to decide?4/20/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Video: Xavier Henry in action at the Nike Hoop Summit4/17/2009Rivals.com
Villanova's stay at No. 1 could be short-lived4/16/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Is more Big East parity finally on the way?4/16/2009Rivals.com College Basketball
Final 2009 Rivals150 sees several moves4/15/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Whispers: Several top prospects not ready to sign4/15/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
A change of plans for the Henry's?4/14/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Henry's waiting for the right time4/13/2009JayhawkSlant.com
World stars surprise USA at Nike Hoop Summit4/12/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Henry would love to see sons at KU4/9/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Henry speaks with Self and Calipari4/8/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Whispers: UK recruiting dominoes set to fall?4/7/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Carl Henry sets the record straight4/7/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Carl Henry lays out possible scenarios4/3/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Coaching moves affect several recruiting classes4/3/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
What move will the Henry's make next?4/3/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Big men push East over the West4/2/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Henry's ready to take the next step4/1/2009JayhawkSlant.com
Recruiting process a priority4/1/2009CatsPause.com
Buzz of uncertainty at McD's practice3/31/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
McD's practice: Monday standouts3/30/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
McD's: Initial Observations3/30/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Meyer's midweek report3/26/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Memphis moves to No. 1 in team rankings3/18/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Whispers: JUCO guard becoming a hot prospect3/17/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Whispers: Memphis closing in on historic class3/10/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
2009 McDonald's All-Americans2/18/2009NYCHoops.net
2009 Jordan Brand All-American Team2/16/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Jordan Brand All-American Team Announced2/11/2009NYCHoops.net
Wall ready to shine in Jordan game2/11/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Monday at the Hoophall1/20/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Hoophall Classic draws the top teams and players1/16/2009Rivals High
Hoops is a way out for Cheek12/10/2008Rivals High
Last-minute decisions highlight signing period11/20/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Tigers, Bruins move up in team rankings11/20/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
5-star Henry is Memphis bound11/18/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Spalding Hoophall Classic11/13/2008NYCHoops.net
What to watch: Early signing period storylines11/10/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Best of the Rest: Shooting guards10/29/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Henry close to making final decision?10/22/2008JayhawkSlant.com
Fastbreak Friday: Pure madness10/17/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Bruin Hoop Scoops10/9/2008BruinBlitz.com
Fastbreak Friday: Memphis making a run?10/3/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
A change of plans for Five-Star Henry9/17/2008JayhawkSlant.com
In-Home Visits Begin Today9/9/2008JayhawkSlant.com
C.J.'s decision surprised family8/27/2008JayhawkSlant.com
Nike USA Select Sweep in Brazil8/23/2008NYCHoops.net
Nike Select Team Heads to Brazil8/14/2008NYCHoops.net
Henry will visit KU twice8/7/2008JayhawkSlant.com
Postseason experience will help Tulsa8/7/2008Rivals.com College Basketball
Five-Star Henry sets first visit8/4/2008JayhawkSlant.com
Latest from Orlando: Athletes First in spotlight7/27/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Super Showcase: Friday7/26/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Las Vegas: Day Two7/24/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
2008 Nike Global Challenge7/22/2008NYCHoops.net
Peach Jam top performers7/16/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Peach Jam: Sunday morning7/13/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Peach Jam: Saturday evening7/13/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
The Paul Pierce Nike Skills Academy6/22/2008NYCHoops.net
Brandon Jennings Tops Consensus Player Rankings6/13/2008StudentSportsBasketball.com
Video: Xavier Henry Shows Off Skills6/9/2008Rivals.com
Boyd breaks down recruitment5/28/2008JayhawkSlant.com
MDC top performers5/28/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
MDC finals5/27/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Gauchos Fall Short to First at MDC5/26/2008NYCHoops.net
Saturday at the MDC5/25/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
New No. 1 in Rivals150 for 2009 class5/14/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Henry makes changes to school list5/13/2008JayhawkSlant.com
Summer Camp Preview5/6/2008NYCHoops.net
April rewind: 2009 prospects in the news5/2/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Old School Super Regional on horizon4/16/2008HawgSports.com
Boo Williams eye catchers4/15/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Boo Williams comes to a close4/13/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Williams Invitational4/13/2008CatsPause.com
Boo Williams: Day One4/12/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Henry talks about Self's decision to stay4/11/2008JayhawkSlant.com
Shooting for attention: Examining the 2009 SGs4/8/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Parade All-American Boys Basketball Team4/2/2008NYCHoops.net
Old School Super Reginal in Conway3/11/2008HawgSports.com
Will Henry Follow In Fathers Footsteps?1/16/2008JayhawkSlant.com
Henry working on leadership skills12/3/2007JayhawkSlant.com
From the Road: Backing up the rankings11/15/2007Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Fastbreak Friday: Taking in the madness10/12/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Orton Receives First Visitor9/12/2007JayhawkSlant.com
Fastbreak Friday: Huge weekend for visits9/7/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Video: Xavier Henry quick clip8/31/2007Rivals.com
Fastbreak Friday: Hitting the road8/24/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
New 2009 top 100 is wide open8/9/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Peach Jam notes: Playoffs underway7/15/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Henry plans to see Chapel Hill in October7/13/2007CarolinaBlue.com
Nike Peach Jam 17s player summaries, part I7/13/2007TheWolfpacker.com
Peach Jam Notes: Look out for Gaucho guards7/13/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Class of 2009 rankings extended to 756/28/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Kobe Bryant Skills Academy Report I6/28/2007StudentSportsBasketball.com
NBPA Camp top performers: 6-106/26/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
NBPA camp: Friday night notes6/23/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
After shoe snafu Henry is playing well6/22/2007BuckeyeGrove.com
NBPA Camp: Thursday night notes6/22/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
NBPA camp: Thursday morning6/21/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Was KU The First To Call Henry?6/16/2007JayhawkSlant.com
2007 Student Sports All-American Underclass Team6/7/2007StudentSportsBasketball.com
NIKE Memorial Day Classic top underclassmen5/30/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
GA Blazers take the NIKE MDC5/28/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
PHOTO GALLERY: More sights from MDC5/28/2007CatsPause.com
NIKE Memorial Day Classic: Day Two5/28/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Nike Memorial Day Classic: Day One5/27/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Classic5/27/2007CatsPause.com
Sidney takes top spot in 2009 rankings5/16/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Video: Xavier Henry shows his stuff5/15/2007Rivals.com
Jayhawk Invitational top performers5/8/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Five Teams To Beat For Henry5/7/2007JayhawkSlant.com
Pump N' Run take title5/7/2007JayhawkSlant.com
Jayhawk Invitational: Friday5/5/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Richard Pitino contacts 2009 five-star prospect5/5/2007CardinalSports.com
Henry puts on show5/5/2007JayhawkSlant.com
Jayhawk Invitational kicks off5/4/2007JayhawkSlant.com
Jayhawk Invitational ready for action5/3/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Next Level AAU tournament shows top Texas talent4/30/2007AggieYell.com
Henry's list growing4/26/2007JayhawkSlant.com
KU in the mix for another Five-Star prospect4/24/2007JayhawkSlant.com
KU prospects take the court in Houston4/21/2007JayhawkSlant.com
Three team race for 5-star Henry4/13/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Boo Williams Spotlight: Xavier Henry4/9/2007CarolinaBlue.com
Boo Williams: Sunday4/9/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Boo Williams action heats up4/8/2007CarolinaBlue.com
Boo Williams: Saturday4/8/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Williams Invitational4/7/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Henry talks present, future3/29/2007JayhawkSlant.com
Three lead for Henry1/14/2007JayhawkSlant.com
Henry planning visits12/13/2006JayhawkSlant.com
More visits, more camps10/20/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Fastbreak Friday: Visit madness at Midnight10/13/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Five-Star Henry sets Late Night visit10/6/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Henry undecided about Late Night visit9/28/2006JayhawkSlant.com
Cousins on top of initial class of 2009 rankings8/24/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
All eyez on me8/14/2006JayhawkSlant.com
Peach Jam: Thursday's action7/14/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Nike camp: Friday's action7/8/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Nike camp: Opening day7/7/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
MDC Review: Henry Talks Recruitment5/31/2006JayhawkSlant.com
Memorial Day Classic: Day Two Notebook5/28/2006JayhawkSlant.com
MDC: Best stats of Day One5/28/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Memorial Day Classic: Day One Recap5/27/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Memorial Day Classic: Day One Notebook5/27/2006JayhawkSlant.com
Plenty of talent at the Memorial Day Classic5/23/2006JayhawkSlant.com
Henry a special player5/18/2006JayhawkSlant.com
Hail to the Kingwood4/20/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Boo Williams: day two4/9/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Boo Williams: Friday Night4/8/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Clark's talents finally being realized2/3/2006SoonerScoop.com
Clark and Muonelo battle in classic1/19/2006SoonerScoop.com
Fastbreak Friday10/14/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Xavier Henry: 14-year old phenom7/9/2005CardinalSports.com