Xavier Henry declares for NBA Draft

Freshman guard Xavier Henry has declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his sophomore season.

According to kuathletics.com, Henry announced his decision Wednesday and will address the media at 3 p.m. later today.

In is only season at Kansas, Henry was second on the Jayhawks with a 13.4 scoring average. He scored more than 20 points in four games.

He joins junior center Cole Aldrich as the two Jayhawks leaving for the NBA before their college eligibility is expired.

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Comments

This is just like Ricky Martin coming out of the closet.. we already knew it was going to happen.

but i just made a new Horny for Henry shirt to wear at games! now what am i gonna do?

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