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The Keegan Ratings

Jackson dives for the top

By Ryan Greene
December 22, 2007 | 2 comments

After each KU basketball game this season, this is where you can find out the hardwood equivalent of The Nielsen Ratings from Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan. He'll rate the Jayhawk scholarship players' individual performances, telling you who was worth tuning in to watch. If you agree or maybe even differ, make sure to comment and tell Tom how you really feel. (Scoring: Each week, the top player in the ratings will be awarded 10 points. Second best gets nine points. Third best gets eight points, and so on and so on. The season standings are at the bottom)

1. Darnell Jackson: If the ball is still in play, Jackson’s going after it. If that means he has to hit the deck, or chase it to courtside, or grab it just off the rim, so be it. Had 14 points, eight rebounds, two blocks and a steal, firing up the crowd and teammates.

2. Darrell Arthur: Is staying closer to the basket and it’s paying off. Had 14 points and 10 boards, for just his second double-double, in 23 minutes.

3. Mario Chalmers: Scored 10 points from the field on just six attempts and mixed in three steals.

4. Sherron Collins: Still isn’t back to his old quickness, but he’s getting there. Got to the lane routinely and made things happen.

5. Russell Robinson: Kansas had just six turnovers against a team that didn’t apply any defensive pressure.

6. Brandon Rush: Had his shot working and didn’t force it. Didn’t have a turnover, but didn’t handle the ball very well either.

7. Sasha Kaun: Has responded well to coming off the bench. Knows his range (point-blank), which is why he’s making 76 percent of his field goal attempts.

8. Cole Aldrich: The more you see him, the more you like him. Does a little bit of everything. Has soft hands, a soft touch, a nice array of offensive moves and isn’t afraid to mix it up underneath.

9. Rod Stewart: Gave team 13 minutes of boundless energy and solid decision-making.

10. Jeremy Case: One terrific pass to the post, one aggressive drive that resulted in two points on a nice afternoon for the senior guard.

11. Tyrel Reed: Did a nice job of keeping his man in front of him defensively, an area in which he needs work.



The Keegan Ratings: Season Standings (based on average points)

1. Darnell Jackson 7.58 (91 points, 12 games)

2. Mario Chalmers 7.08 (85 points, 12 games)

3. Darrell Arthur 6.33 (76 point, 12 games)

4. Brandon Rush 6.20 (62 points, 10 games)

5. Russell Robinson 6.12 (74 points, 12 games)

6. Sherron Collins 5.50 (33 points, 6 games)

7. Sasha Kaun 5.33 (64 points, 12 games)

8. Rod Stewart 4.75 (57 points, 12 games)

9. Cole Aldrich 4.00 (48 points, 12 games)

10. Tyrel Reed 3.75 (30 points, 8 games)

11. Jeremy Case 2.30 (23 points, 10 games)

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