NBA Draft Prospect-Xavier Henry

23 Jun

Why everyone is babbling about him: Henry has fallen off NBA draft boards a bit since his high school days. He was one of the top prospects in the country just one year ag0–we’re talking McDonald’s All-American, the whole shebang. He’s definitely an example of a player who lost out because of the new “one and done” rule.

Still, Henry wasn’t a bad player at Kansas. He was a starter for a very good Kansas squad, and yes, his stats weren’t elite, but I think his so-so freshman campaign is being completely overblown. Henry has an NBA-ready body, he’s a lefty (always a bonus), and can stroke the three. Those are three elements for success at the next level.

Final Projection: There’s a good chance Xavier could fall as far as pick 15, and he shouldn’t. Looking back at this draft, Henry will be the consensus “steal” pick for whoever grabs him. I expect New Orleans to take him, but you never know.

2 Responses to “NBA Draft Prospect-Xavier Henry”

  1. Chris Ross June 24, 2010 at 1:04 am #

    For later round guys I’m really giong to be watching for Jordan Crawford out of Xavier

    • cheezewize June 24, 2010 at 4:59 am #

      Crawford definitely could end up as a nice player too. He can flat out score the ball.

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