Even Bill Self is singing Xavier Henry’s praises

STILLWATER – Xavier Henry’s introduction to college basketball was served, not received.

In a season-opening rout of Hofstra, Henry struck for 27 points, a Kansas record for a freshman in his debut and a suggestion that this whole next-level transition thing might not be all that. To which Jayhawks coach Bill Self offered up a warning.

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"I told him after the game that it was a freshman record and congratulations,” Self said, "but not to get too cocky.”

Well, 27 games later, as Henry dares to go...
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