Our final 2009 class rankings are being revealed starting May 11. Releasing one team a day leading up to our #1 ranking and the signing day finale on May 20.
Coming off of a national title in 2008, Bill Self has added three players that should help him get back to the mountain top in the near future. All three players are very talented and should contribute to the team in different ways next season.
Xavier Henry- This kid was among a handful of players vying for the top spot in the 09' rankings. Smooth is the word that comes to mind when I watch this kid play. Henry is an effortless scorer in the mold of a Carmelo Anthony. Can get to the rim with relative ease, but loves to shoot from the perimeter, where he is solid as well. Great reaction skills and timing this kid really gets it. Once he realizes he can drive on just about anyone he will be super special. Photo.High School: Putnam City High
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Position: SG
Height: 6'6
Weight: 220
Rivals.com Rank: #8, #3 SG
Scout.com Rank: #6, #3 SG
ESPN.com Rank: #3, #2 SG, scouts grade 98
Spin: This kid will be a lottery pick but we like Scouts rank the best.
Elijah Johnson- We saw this kid play at the 2009 Derby Classic. Johnson was solid, posting 9 points and 4 assists in limited action. The thing that stood out about Johnson was his athleticism. In the games final seconds Johnson did a sick 360 dunk that was the best of the weekend. Not a single dunk in any round of the competition was as powerful and graceful as this one. This kids strength are his athleticism, quickness and strength. Johnson does have a few holes in his game including defensive positioning and shooting. If this kid develops his point guard instincts and reigns in his talent he will be a NBA player. Photo.High School: Cheyenne High
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Position: PG
Height: 6'2
Weight: 185
Rivals.com Rank: #24, #4 PG
Scout.com Rank: #29, #7 SG
ESPN.com Rank: #28, #6 PG, scouts grade 95
Spin: This kid is very talented however we like ESPN's rank.
Thomas Robinson- We have liked this kids game for sometime. Robinson has nice footwork and can finish in traffic around the rim. We love his tenacity and passion, especially on the defensive end of the court. This kid seems to want to get better and he has some of the best springs in the class. This kid is an elite shot blocker and might have the best timing in the class. Robinson averaged 17 points 14 rebounds and 5 blocks per game as a junior and 16.0 ppg, 13.0 rpg and 5.0 blocks as a senior. Photo.High School: Brewster Academy
Hometown: Washington, DC
Position: PF
Height: 6'8
Weight: 215
Rivals.com Rank: #31, #10 PF
Scout.com Rank: #24, 39 PF
ESPN.com Rank: #40, #12 PF, scouts grade 93
Spin: This kid is athletic, we love his defensive skills, We like scouts rank.
