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College basketball recruiting is in a “dead” period but the news continues to flow from multiple sources as to the choice of schools for price recruits Xavier Henry, Lance Stephenson and DeMarcus Cousins. Here is a quick look at some of the talk.

“That’s what he said after the McDonald’s game. I believe what it comes down to is Xavier wants to go to KU.”
Carl Henry, father of Xavier and C.J. Henry, LJWorld.com

“C.J. doesn’t want to sit out. He wants to play. He and C.J. are talking today, seeing what they want to do. They are definitely thinking about splitting up. I don’t think C.J. wants to sit out.”
Carl Henry, LJWorld.com

“Carl didn’t discount the possibility of both of his sons playing at Memphis.”
Carl Henry, LJWorld.com

“Carl said he believed Kentucky would not be an option for either of his sons (the place where former Memphis coach John Calipari now coaches).”
Gary Bedore, writer, LJWorld.com
GH: Rivals.com is now reporting that Kentucky may very well be an option for Xavier.

“What worries me about Lance (Stephenson) is that he’s never been in a system that isn’t all about him where he dominates the ball.”
Eric Bossi, recruiting analyst for Scouts.com, on the other McDonald’s recruit Kansas is pursuing, 810 AM
GH: Bossi, a Kansas grad and local basketball recruiting guru, spent Thursday afternoon discussing college recruiting with Soren Petro on 810. Read on for more of Bossi’s informed opinions.

“If I’m picking (between Stephenson and Henry) I probably take Xavier Henry. You can’t call anybody a sure thing but he’s less of a roll of the dice because you really know what you’re going to get out of Xavier.”
Eric Bossi, 810 AM

“(Stephenson) has a little bit of an X-factor as far as attitude and off-the-court issues.”
Eric Bossi, 810 AM
GH: Bossi listed Stephenson’s off-the-court issues as allegedly fighting a teammate in the locker room and assaulting a female student.

“I think Xavier Henry has a chance to be the best college player (in the country) for as long as he’s in college.”
Eric Bossi, 810 AM
GH: That is heady praise. Kansas has not had one of those since Danny Manning.

“How high is DeMarcus Cousins’ ceiling? There are only one or two guys in his class higher.”
Eric Bossi, on the potential K-State recruit, 810 AM

“I would call Kansas State a dark horse at best on Cousins.”
Eric Bossi, 810 AM

“I think Wally Judge is pretty good but people need to understand that Wally Judge is not Michael Beasley. I cannot stress that enough for K-State fans.”
Eric Bossi, on the 6’8 five-star K-State recruit, 810 AM

“I think Frank Martin is going to be at K-State a long time. He’s certainly not going to get fired because he can’t bring in quality players.”
Eric Bossi, 810 AM
GH: The ‘Cats aren’t paying Delonte Hill $420K to pass out water bottles.

“Elijah Johnson will be the most athletic recruit, and I think Bill Self would agree with me, that Bill Self has brought to Kansas.”
Eric Bossi, on the 6’2 point guard from Las Vegas, 810 AM

“It would be shocking to me if (Sherron Collins) didn’t at least put his name into the NBA draft. I think he’s ready and I think he’s a first-round pick. …But I think there’s a pretty good chance he comes back (to Kansas).”
Eric Bossi, 810 AM