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Final, KU wins 88-74
Revenge came quick and hard in Allen Fieldhouse, as Kansas University may have officially busted out of its February mini-slump with an 88-74 thumping of Kansas State Saturday night.
KU withstood a 39-point, 11-rebound barrage from K-State standout freshman Michael Beasley with a deep, balanced effort, points coming from several reliable sources.
Brandon Rush led the Jayhawks with 21points, including a 5-of-9 showing from long-range. As a team, the Jayhawks hit 11 of their 23 three-point attempts.
Sherron Collins scored 18 off the bench, while Russell Robinson snapped a recent offensive slump with a 14-point outburst, including two late trifectas. Darrell Arthur and Darnell Jackson each scored 10.
Outside of Bealsey's showing, KU stymied almost every other effort K-State made at a comeback. Bill Walker, who scored 22 points in the Jan. 30 meeting in Manhattan, scored nine points, with most of them coming late with the game out of reach. Jacob Pullen, who scored 20 in the 'Cats win earlier this season, had just three. Kansas State was plagued by 20 turnovers.
The Jayhawks, 26-3 overall and 11-3 in Big 12 play, are now tied atop the league standings thanks to Texas Tech's win at home over Texas earlier in the afternoon. Coincidentally, KU now faces Tech Monday night at 8 p.m. in the final home game for six Jayhawk seniors.
Kansas State, 18-10 overall and 8-6 in the Big 12, faces Colorado at home and Iowa State on the road in its final week of regular season play.
For more on this story, log back onto KUSports.com and read Sunday's Journal-World.
3:09, second half, KU leads 82-65
A Michael Beasley dunk helped the stud freshman continue to pad his stats, but KU then went on another one of its wild mini-runs. First, Brandon Rush canned a corner three-pointer, giving him 21 points on the night. Then Sherron Collins went to work twice in transition wrapped around a Frank Martin timeout. First he took it himself coast-to-coast, but his second score was a follow-up to a Darrell Arthur miss in transition, putting KU firmly ahead 71-49 with 7:58 to play.
Sherron Collins kept the run going for KU after two Beasley free throws, hitting his second trifecta of the game. Beasley added in five straight points for KSU, giving him a game-high 30, but the Jayhawks kept the home momentum going with a two-handed flush slashing down the baseline. Beasley hit another three-pointer, but it was again moot as Sherron Collins and Russell Robinson hit treys of their own around it, putting KU ahead again by 21 points at 82-61.
A pair of Bill Walker buckets - his second and third of the game - brought the game to its final full break at the 3:09 mark.
10:45, second half, KU leads 63-47
Jacob Pullen cashed a three for K-State right out of the full timeout, but KU went back to what was working so far in the second half, and that led to Darnell Jackson's third dunk since the break. Then, after a Beasley two - his first of the half - Darrell Arthur hit a fading two off the glass against Darren Kent.
K-State then began to make its push. Surrounding a Brandon Rush bucket, which gave him 18 points on the night, Blake Young tipped in a Beasley miss, and Young then scored an and-one two down the baseline. Young hit the free throw, and Beasley got himself to the line on the other end, drawing the third foul of the game on Arthur. Beasley swished both, giving him 21 points on the night and pulling K-State to within 14 points at 58-44.
Sherron Collins scored his first points of the second half, but K-State again slugged back, this time with Darren Kent hitting a three. Mario Chalmers cancelled it out seconds later with his first three-pointer of the game.
15:42, second half, KU leads 52-32
Darnell Jackson started the second half for KU with a huge throwdown off a miss, and after an empty possession from K-State, Brandon Rush hit his fourth three-pointer of the game - from the corner - off KU's 14th offensive board of the game.
Jackson then tipped in a two out of a Frank Martin timeout off of a Mario Chalmers miss. That sequence came on the heels of Michael Beasley missing a long two-point jumper.
Darrell Arthur made it a 9-0 run for KU out of the half, slipping in two after another KU offensive board.
Russell Robinson threw a lob for Darnell Jackson, who scored for the third time in the second half after a pair of K-State misses. A Beasley three was the final score before the first full timeout of the second half, with KU leading by 20 and again securely in command.
Halftime, KU leads 41-29
Beasley hit the free throw out of the timeout, and after each team swapped empty possessions, Beasley earned his way to the line again after snatching a high rebound off a Sasha Kaun miss. He canned both of those, pulling the Wildcats to within 10 points with just under two minutes to play in the half.
KU's offensive drought continued as both Sherron Collins and Mario Chalmers missed three-pointers, giving the ball back to the 'Cats again, but this time KSU couldn't capitalize, with Mario Chalmers getting fouled and sent to the line off a Beasley three miss.
Chalmers made one of two, but grabbed the offensive board off the miss. KU couldn't extend the lead any more, and after Beasley free throw before the half, Collins hit a short two heading into the half, as holds a 12-point lead.
Brandon Rush led the Jayhawks with 13 points, including a trio of three-pointers. Sasha Kaun scored seven off the bench, while Darrell Arthur had six.
Michael Beasley, who left early in foul trouble, led all scorers in the first half with 14 points. He also had a team-high seven rebounds. The scoring was a boost for KSU, who got a combined two points from Bill Walker and Jacob Pullen. Those two combined for 42 in the first meeting between the two teams.
3:12, first half, KU leads 38-25
Darren Kent ended a mini scoring drought for both teams out of the timeout, rolling in two from short range off the glass, then, after a Darrell Arthur miss, Michael Beasley got himself to the free throw line for the second time on the night, drawing Arthur's second foul of the game at the 6:28 mark.
Beasley missed the first and swished the second, giving him eight points on the night before taking a seat on the bench in place of Dominique Sutton.
Brandon Rush hit a pair of free throws in the double bonus off a reach-in foul on Sutton, and Sasha Kaun spun in two more off the glass to give KU back a somewhat-commanding 17-point lead with just over five minutes to play in the half. Clent Stewart then got to the line in a double bonus situation of his own for KSU, hitting two free throws to give him four points on the night.
Stewart scored yet again after an offensive goaltending call against Rodrick Stewart, but Sasha Kaun's consistent night continued as he muscled in two more points - giving him seven - off a feed in between a pair of KSU defenders.
Beasley scored at the 3:12 mark while being fouled by Russell Robinson to make it a 13-point game heading into the half's final full break at 3:12.
7:54, first half, KU leads 32-18
Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur each missed close looks out of the timeout, but Jacob Pullen missed a three from straight-on for K-State, keeping the 'Cats punchless from long range on the night. Blake Young wound up with the ball after an Andre Gilbert offensive board, though, and he got to the line after drawing contact underneath. He hit both tosses, making it 23-11 with KU out in front.
Cole Aldrich had a short look of his own on the other end, but the Jayhawks kept the ball alive off the miss and Sherron Collins splashed a deep three from the left wing. Then the inbounds pass was stolen and Brandon Rush dumped in two off the glass, putting KU ahead by 17 points and again forcing the Fieldhouse crowd to explode.
KU called a 30-second timeout after forcing another K-State turnover, and on the other end, Russell Robinson slashed hard to the rack and drew contact. He hit one of two free throws, continuing to push KU's lead, now at 18 points.
Beasley missed a three on the other and in transition, Brandon Rush continued to swell, hitting a three off a kickout from Sherron Collins. As the shot dropped, Bill Walker was called for his third foul of the game under the basket while trying to box out, sending him to the bench with just two points to his credit.
Beasley finally scored his second bucket of the game while being guarded closely by Sasha Kaun. Then, after a Darrell Arthur miss and Beasley board, the 6-foot-11 freshman cashed K-State's first three of the game, forcing Bill Self into a 30-second timeout of his own.
Rush was short on a three try from the corner out of the timeout, but Darrell Arthur chased down the offensive rebound. Moments later, however, Mario Chalmers was called for a travel, sending the game to a full break with KU ahead still 32-16.
11:47, first half, KU leads 23-9
Bill Walker was called for his second foul out of the timeout after an Andre Gilbert shot missed for KSU, but he was left in the ball game. Sasha Kaun went on to hit one of two free throws, but Clent Stewart followed it with a running two off the glass for K-State.
KU's offense continued to click against the 'Cats, with Rodrick Stewart - in his first game back since attending hi sbrother's funeral in Seattle - flipped a pass from the post out to Brandon Rush, who canned his first three of the game.
Dominique Sutton got to the line then for the 'Cats, playing without Walker or Beasley in the game, and hit one of two, but Russell Robinson got himself to the stripe and swished a pair, putting KU ahead 21-9 just outside of the 13-minute mark. After Sasha Kaun got fouled and sent to the line for a bonus trip, Michael Beasley checked in with 13:05 showing on the clock.
Kaun hit both to put KU ahead 23-9.
Kaun fouled Beasley on K-State's next possession, sending the star freshman to the line for the first time on the night. He missed the front end of a bonus trip, but the ball went out of bounds and stayed with the Wildcats.
Bill Walker then missed a three for KSU, and a tie-up on the other end for a loose ball between Beasley and Cole Aldrich sent the game to a full break with the Jayhawks still ahead by 14.
15:28, first half, KU leads 15-6
K-State controlled the game's opening tip, and after slashing to the bucket, Darnell Jackson hacked Blake Young on his way up for two inside, getting the 'Cats to the free throw line just 19 seconds in. Young cashed both.
Darrell Arthur missed an inside try over Michael Beasley on KU's first possession, but off the offensive board, Arthur swished a six-foot jumper. The Jayhawks then got the ball back when the Wildcats went out of bounds on the opposite baseline.
Russell Robinson put the Jayhawks ahead 4-2 with a quick slashing layup, but Michael Beasley quickly dropped in two of his own off the glass, again seating several fans. Though Beasley was called for his first foul of the game moments later at the 18:26 mark.
Brandon Rush swished a three from the right wing off the inbounds pass, giving KU a 7-4 edge. Beasley was called for a charge at the 17:55 mark and headed for the bench with two fouls, putting a huge chip in KU's corner. Bill Walker was then whistled for an infraction against Jackson 14 seconds later, giving KSU three quick team fouls.
The 'Cats stole the inbounds pass, but Clent Stewart's layup in transition was swatted away. Darrell Arthur used the opportunity to put in two off the glass on a turnaround move, putting KU ahead 9-4.
Bill Walker's first shot of the game was a three on the left wing which missed short, and Arthur again went to work on Walker with two more off the glass, putting KU up 11-4 less than four minutes in and forcing Frank Martin to call a 30-second timeout.
Walker scored two quickly out of the timeout, but that didn't slow KU at all. Mario Chalmers flew coast-to-coast in response to slip two more off the glass, and after another failed KSU possession, Darnell Jackson dropped in a bucket and was fouled in the process. The free throw missed, but KU took a 15-6 lead with the score.
Jackson's second foul was whistled at the 16:02 mark as he was called for a charge, giving the ball back to K-State.
Bill Walker was stripped loose going up for a shot, though KU couldn't capitalize. A loose ball scrum sent the game into its first full break at 15:28.
Pregame
Thanks to a little bit of help from Texas Tech this afternoon in Lubbock, the Kansas University men's basketball team has another opportunity in front of it.
Aside from being able to tie Texas, now 11-3 in league play, atop the Big 12 standings, KU has an opportunity to settle the regular season score with Kansas State, who enters Allen Fieldhouse for tonight's 8 p.m. tip, which can be seen on ESPN (Sunflower channel 33, 233 HD).
On Jan. 30, as you probably know by now, K-State ended a 24-year homecourt drought against Kansas with an 84-75 victory. Dominating the game for the Wildcats was a trio of freshmen - Michael Beasely, Bill Walker and Jacob Pullen.
The trio combined for 67 points in the first meeting, with Pullen's 20 coming as the biggest surprised (averaging 10.3 ppg on the season). Beasley's numbers at this point in his record-setting freshman season are almost a given each game (26.2 ppg, 12.6 rpg). The wild card tonight could be Walker, who comes in averaging 16.2 points per game. He's been as up-and-down as anyone in the league of late, first scoring 31 points last Saturday in a loss at Baylor, then two nights later scoring one point on 0-for-14 shooting in a home loss to Texas.
Two names to keep an eye on for KU tonight are Darrell Arthur and Mario Chalmers.
Chalmers scored a team-high 19 points in the first meeting with K-State, and most of the second half was the glue that kept Kansas from completely crumbling. Arthur, on the other hand, proved again in Wednesday's win at Iowa State that when he stays out of foul trouble, he's as dangerous an offensive threat as KU has. The Jayhawks' leading scorer on the year tallied 18 points in Ames, and with the offense working through him early and often, everything else simply fell into place.
KU enters tonight's game at 25-3 overall and 10-3 in Big 12 play. K-State, on the other hand, is 18-9 overall after losing its last four games. The Wildcats are 8-5 in league play, and just 2-4 away from Bramlage Coliseum.
Comments
Jhawkerman (anonymous) says...
I don't know who is going to eat more crow tonight Digger or Beasley... Digger for picking Texas as the better team right now then Kansas or Beasley for bragging that he will beat Kansas anywhere they play. Diggers is in the bag .. now for Kansas to provide the other tonight ... I am betting BOTH .. Rock Chalk go Jayhawks .. Remember .. Balance Scoring ... we need that outside offense to give Shady and DJ the room to score inside also ..
March 1, 2008 at 6:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Strikewso (anonymous) says...
Time to get back on track...and win the Big 12!!
March 1, 2008 at 6:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Rockchalk_Mom (anonymous) says...
Does anyone know who the ref's are tonight? Let's pray Hightower is elsewhere.
March 1, 2008 at 7:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
Spayed, Neutered, De-clawed and yes finally euthanized!!! It's what Jayhawks do with mildcats.
March 1, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkr34 (anonymous) says...
isnt gameday in lawrence, not redneckhatten, why in the hell are they going on and on about beasley and "spongebob"? give me a break!!!!
March 1, 2008 at 7:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhawkdan42 (anonymous) says...
Digger-YOU ARE A TOOL!
March 1, 2008 at 7:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Godisajayhawk (anonymous) says...
Beasely makes me sick...must win
Rock Chalk!
March 1, 2008 at 7:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkr34 (anonymous) says...
the real question is who do ya hate worse, digger or lee corso, neither one of them should have a job
March 1, 2008 at 7:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhawkdan42 (anonymous) says...
Love that Davis
March 1, 2008 at 8:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
Take it to that PUNK A$$!
March 1, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says...
Good start.
Amazing how the early calls are different in AFH.
Arthur can get his shot any time, keep feeding him.
March 1, 2008 at 8:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Kirk (anonymous) says...
"Surprise" instead of "surprise" in the 4th paragraph
March 1, 2008 at 8:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says...
Nice play by Darrell so far! Start looking for Rush for the open 3 as soon as the D collapses on DA.
March 1, 2008 at 8:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
The Jayhawks have their P.H.D. on tonight!!!! (Passion, Heart, Desire)
I want to see it for the full 40 minutes!
We play like this for the full forty and we can beat anyone!
March 1, 2008 at 8:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says...
What a play by Arthur!! What a steal.
That man is jacked up.
March 1, 2008 at 8:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dek9219 (anonymous) says...
Yeah, we are beating a team with out Beasley and Walker, that doesn't mean we can beat anyone
March 1, 2008 at 8:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
truehawkfan (anonymous) says...
I don't care who is out there, I don't think anyone in the country can beat us when we play like this.
March 1, 2008 at 8:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dek9219 (anonymous) says...
oh yeah, how bout the last few minutes????
March 1, 2008 at 8:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dek9219 (anonymous) says...
first field goal in the last 5 min. play zone against us and we can't score
March 1, 2008 at 8:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dek9219 (anonymous) says...
21 pt. lead down to 12 after MB sinks FT
March 1, 2008 at 8:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dek9219 (anonymous) says...
still think we can beat anyone the way we are playing???
Martin doing a fantastic job coaching
March 1, 2008 at 8:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dek9219 (anonymous) says...
beasely singlehandedly has gotten 4 of our guys with 2 fouls or more
March 1, 2008 at 8:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
Martin couldn't coach his way out of a paper bag! He has two all Americans who will be leaving him after this year and thats IT! Back to the travelling carniville with him.
March 1, 2008 at 8:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dek9219 (anonymous) says...
Oh yeah, have we gotten the 3rd foul on Beas yet??? Who's the best coach there???
March 1, 2008 at 9 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says...
Good night, we can't hit the broad side of a barn right now!!
Stop jacking up threes and take the ball to the hole!
March 1, 2008 at 9:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
Thats the players not capatalizing! If you had ever played any organized sports, I guess you could have realized that!!!
March 1, 2008 at 9:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_JHawk (anonymous) says...
Aldrich isn't much fun to watch...he needs to soften up his hands.
Fantastic first ten minutes...the last ten look like the last few games, unforunately. We need to learn how to play through a zone. Pathetic execution.
March 1, 2008 at 9:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhawkdan42 (anonymous) says...
Beasley charged into DA and R Rob guess who got the fouls.
March 1, 2008 at 9:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
turdferguson (anonymous) says...
WTF is up with Jackson sitting almost the whole half and Kaun, and Stewart are our big men? Jackson picked up 1 foul early and hasn't been back.
March 1, 2008 at 9:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Jhawkerman (anonymous) says...
Beasley fouled RR but the ref's couldnt call #3 on the NPOTY
March 1, 2008 at 9:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Jhawkerman (anonymous) says...
I think Jackson has 2 fouls ..
March 1, 2008 at 9:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhawkdan42 (anonymous) says...
Jackson has 2, DA has 2 and Kaun has 2or 3 ?
March 1, 2008 at 9:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Jhawkerman (anonymous) says...
Chicago_JHawk ditto on the Pathetic execution on there zone .. Arthur and Chalmer are our zone breakers ( with Rush ) and we are not using them ...got to setup our high low against the zone ... horrible execution
March 1, 2008 at 9:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says...
Jackson is back!
March 1, 2008 at 9:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Jhawkerman (anonymous) says...
Get that TO Baby !!!
March 1, 2008 at 9:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
turdferguson (anonymous) says...
Yes he is! I guess I missed his 2nd foul.
March 1, 2008 at 9:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says...
OH!
IN your face throw down by Jackson!
March 1, 2008 at 9:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
The fire is BACK!
You're right NH_JHawk- Jackson back, but he needs to be back the whole half.
March 1, 2008 at 9:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says...
The refs don't want this game decided with Beasely out of the game. He is getting away with quite a bit early this half.
March 1, 2008 at 9:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says...
Lance,
Agreed! I think if there's one player on our team who has consistently played with emotion and passion, even when others haven't, it's been DJax.
Tonight we're playing with a sense of urgency. That's a good sign considering it's now March.
March 1, 2008 at 9:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
turdferguson (anonymous) says...
If you have DVR rewind next break and watch Darnell's face on that oop. It is the smoothest thing I've ever seen.
March 1, 2008 at 9:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhawkdan42 (anonymous) says...
Beasley flattened RRob no call, oh well we are still SMOKING!
March 1, 2008 at 9:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
If we can keep our bigs out of foul trouble. We can keep Cole out of the game and maybe pick-up another foul on Beasley and Walker.
That sense of urgency you're talking about NH_JHawk seems to come and go with us... almost like we are saving it for a run in March! I hope thats why it seems to come and go.
March 1, 2008 at 9:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says...
Beasley may be learning this is a mans game, because Jackson is playing like a MAN and then some.
March 1, 2008 at 9:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Jhawkerman (anonymous) says...
Beasley is getting JUNK calls
March 1, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says...
I sure hope so lance. Now would be the perfect time to start building momentum.
March 1, 2008 at 9:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
Your typing skills amaze me NH_JHawk. Its almost 11:00 there and you still don't miss a beat. That scotch should be flowing like... well like my single barrel bourbon is. :O
March 1, 2008 at 9:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
Beasley looks like he really wants to cry. I love it!!
March 1, 2008 at 9:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_JHawk (anonymous) says...
I hate the weird camera angles that ESPN insists on going to and then sticking with for 20 seconds at a time...while the game is going on!
March 1, 2008 at 9:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
Let's go Hawks. Keep the intensity.
March 1, 2008 at 9:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kc_wildfire (anonymous) says...
Where did this Rush kid come from?
March 1, 2008 at 9:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_JHawk (anonymous) says...
The producer must be taking a smoke break or sonething...
March 1, 2008 at 9:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says...
Keep the pedal down! Balls to the wall!
I want Beasley to feel what it is like to get burned for 100!.
March 1, 2008 at 9:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says...
lol...lance.
I got my scotch on pretty good last night. Tonight I'm resting my liver.
March 1, 2008 at 9:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
Erin - wow.
March 1, 2008 at 9:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
lol- N_H
I've been trying to pace myself somewhat... not vey well though.
March 1, 2008 at 9:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
I thought Durant was amazing. Is Beasley better?
March 1, 2008 at 9:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kc_wildfire (anonymous) says...
Yes, he is.
March 1, 2008 at 9:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
Yes melrank, he is alot better
March 1, 2008 at 9:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says...
melrank,
I dont think Beasley is as pure of a shooter as Durant is but I think Beasely is a better overall talent. He also has an NBA body...Durant is a toothpick.
March 1, 2008 at 9:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_JHawk (anonymous) says...
Beasley is pretty amazing...
March 1, 2008 at 9:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
I've got to agree. I've wateched college BB a long time and he might be the best I've seen - even as a freshman.
March 1, 2008 at 9:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhawkdan42 (anonymous) says...
melrank-no life jacket needed if Erin ever goes water skiing!!!!!!!!!
March 1, 2008 at 9:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
He He He!
March 1, 2008 at 9:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhawkdan42 (anonymous) says...
keep piling it on Jayhawks!
March 1, 2008 at 10:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says...
Seeing as how everyone on here is drooling over Beasley, how did KSU land him and not us?
March 1, 2008 at 10:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
You know Bill has been on these guys regarding their aggressiveness. Hell, they won't even slow down with 3 minutes left - they are still attacking.
This is a good sign.
March 1, 2008 at 10:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kc_wildfire (anonymous) says...
Recruiting is all about relationships. Martin and the assistant coach had ties to his high school and AAU coach.
March 1, 2008 at 10:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhawkdan42 (anonymous) says...
Not that it matters but DA just can't keep from fouling out. We're going to need him come tournement time.
March 1, 2008 at 10:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
I don't think Beasley was ever even on our radar?
Is there any chance the kid from LSU (Jamison?) might reconsider?
March 1, 2008 at 10:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhawkdan42 (anonymous) says...
I sure hope we can keep shooting the 3 like we did tonight!!!
March 1, 2008 at 10:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
So do we get them in Africa for the rubber match?
March 1, 2008 at 10:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
Fix that liver NH_JHawk... Lets celebrate this one and get ready for pathetic looking A&M
March 1, 2008 at 10:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kc_wildfire (anonymous) says...
Got to get bt Tech on Monday first.
March 1, 2008 at 10:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kc_wildfire (anonymous) says...
oops...should be by Tech on Monday first.
March 1, 2008 at 10:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
I think the home crowd should give Voskuil a standing ovation before we crush them Monday.
March 1, 2008 at 10:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says...
Go home Beasley, go home, and don't ever come to the PHOG until you've grown up.
Guns Up and Rock Chalk Jayhawk.
March 1, 2008 at 10:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says...
KSU = Bubble team.
We played with emotion tonight. If we play with a sense of urgency from here on out that will bode well for us. Could this be the beginning of our run? We have the emotional momentum now.
Brandon played big tonight from 3, defensively (loved the box and one), and even had some (gasp) rebounds and put backs.
This game will be a HUGE confidence builder for Sherron. Was that a smile I saw on his face?
Mario struggled a bit tonight. That might have been one of the most impressive dunks I've ever seen from Kaun.
I liked our game tonight.
RCJHKU!
March 1, 2008 at 10:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
curlyqkm15 (anonymous) says...
That was a great game! I was so glad to see them back to playing the way that they started the season playing. There was not a doubt in my mind when we started the game out like we did, that not only would we come out with a victory, but also that it would be a great show for everyone watching. I am very glad to see this! ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!
March 1, 2008 at 10:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkr34 (anonymous) says...
the refs are still callin fouls for beasley and he's gettin on the bus
March 1, 2008 at 10:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kc_wildfire (anonymous) says...
Not sure how you can say anything bad about Beasley. He is a man amongst boys in the college ranks.
It is players like Bill Walker who irk me. He reminds me of the line from Bull Durham, with a little tweak...million dollar game, 10 cent brain!
March 1, 2008 at 10:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says...
NH,
are you refering to the dunk Kaun had in Beasley's face?
March 1, 2008 at 10:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkr34 (anonymous) says...
beasley is a punk, and he will be a nobody in the nba
March 1, 2008 at 10:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says...
BC,
the one where he flew in from like 8-10 feet out and jus threw it down...
didn't realize it was over beasley? if so then even more impressive.
March 1, 2008 at 10:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
34 - I love the win and hate seeing anyone get 39 on us, but don't get carried away - Beasley is a stud and will be a good player in the league.
I hope it's next year.
I wouldn't mind having that kind of "punk" on our team.
Now Walker is a different story.
March 1, 2008 at 10:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
NH- you're right. If we play with the physicalness, heart, and determenation the rest of the season then WOW. I will be buying you a Scotch in San Antonio (as I said before).
RCJHGKU
March 1, 2008 at 10:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkr34 (anonymous) says...
i will bet anyone this year will be the last we hear beasley"spongebob"'s name, he will not be a good nba talent, he is too much into himslef and when he gets in the nba he wont be "the man".......bets anyone?
March 1, 2008 at 10:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says...
That would be the one.
Kaun played like it was 2:00 am at the local watering hole and he had plenty of shots of courage. For a change he did not back down. Jackson and Arthur must be rubbing off on him.
Just one point of critcism on this victory. When we get to running hot as we did, we must stop the sloppy play that kills terrific runs that could keep going.
March 1, 2008 at 10:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkr34 (anonymous) says...
BTW!!! way to lay it on the "the sheep farmers" from "redneckhatten" Jayhawks!!!
March 1, 2008 at 10:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kc_wildfire (anonymous) says...
I will gladly take that beat jayhawkr34.
You are either drunk and talking nonesense or you are just a fool. Beasley is a stud, has an NBA body and is extremely poised for his age.
March 1, 2008 at 10:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kc_wildfire (anonymous) says...
Typing skills suck this evening. Beat = bet :)
March 1, 2008 at 10:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkr34 (anonymous) says...
again, youre a "beasley koolaide" drinker kcwildfur...
March 1, 2008 at 10:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
34- You are right on about the spongebob crap, but he's a baller and will be a great player in the NBA.
Don't hate the player- Hate the game!
He is better than Paul Pierce was, and Paul was a great player, despite Roy.
Beasley is Koby good, and I can't belive you can't see that.
Maybe try looking past the uniform to see the player.
March 1, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
KC - I agree 100%. I don't know the criteria but Beasley is going to be a success at the next level.
I don't get the sense the kid is about himself at all. He's all they've got - it's his job to be the main focus of their team.
Personally, I admire his play and that's tough to say about someone from K-State.
March 1, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kc_wildfire (anonymous) says...
It is some good kool-aid. When you come back to reality you should try some.
March 1, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_JHawk (anonymous) says...
Beasley was never really recruited. he orally commited to UNC Charlotte long ago when Dalonte Hill (his AAU coach) got a job there. When Huggins hired Hill as an assistant at KSU, he committed there. Hill was kept on by KSU after Huggs left simply to keep Beasley.
March 1, 2008 at 10:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhawkdan42 (anonymous) says...
what a game! great emotion Hawks. Now lets keep that kind of intensity moving forward into the tournement!
March 1, 2008 at 10:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
Chicago - that's interesting stuff. How old was he when he committed to UNCC? I don't remember him being discussed during recruiting. Was he highly sought after?
I saw him at the McDonald's game and thought he was the best player on the court and wondered how it came down that he was a KSU recruit.
March 1, 2008 at 10:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
34- why do you think Beasley will flop in the NBA? Everyone else on the planet (who know basketball) seem to think he's going to be just fine in the league.
Also
1. What color is the sky in your?
2.What drugs are you taking? (and can I get some)
3. Watch and follow the NBA for twenty years and then talk to me again about you deciding who will be a baller in the next level.
March 1, 2008 at 10:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
rockchalk80 (anonymous) says...
Beasley is a great player... you can show the spirit and still respect the player...
no doubt he'll be an impact in the NBA... 39 points on us... and he didn't play that much in the first half...he is just good. It would be a shame if KState didn't make it the dance... the rest of the nation deserves to see how special he is....good for the Big 12.
March 1, 2008 at 10:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
34-
1. What color is the sky in your WORLD?!
(world) was somehow that was omitted
March 1, 2008 at 10:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhwkfanincali (anonymous) says...
What a difference home court makes
March 1, 2008 at 10:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
speedy (anonymous) says...
what? no praise for saha kaun? i thought his play was great and took it to k-st.
March 1, 2008 at 10:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
Solid win. Still can't keep our foot on an opponent's throat. You see what Duke and UNC do to teams that can't play with a big lead. Mario had one of his worst games of the season.....at least 4 turnovers. We just can't be satisfied to get good solid shots. We have to try to make the spectacular play when we get a big lead and the big lead evaporates in thin air.
I don't feel good about Big Monday. We spent everything emotionally on this one and now it's Senior Night with 5 seniors. Texas Tech is the kind of team that gives us problems--guard-oriented......lots of back-door cuts and if they get hot from the 3-point line it could be a tough night.
If anybody can get a bead on aTm, clue me in. I have no idea what to think about that trip next Saturday. One game they look great and the next they are awful. If we can expose them with the high ball screens and quit trying to make spectacular plays instead of just getting good shots.
Rock Chalk!
March 1, 2008 at 10:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhwkfanincali (anonymous) says...
I said it after the OSU loss.....we win the next 2 comfortably and continue to roll this week
March 1, 2008 at 10:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
Well, ladies and gentlemen, it's a great night to be a Jayhawk.
IF (capitalized) we play at this level, we have a great chance to cut down the nets next month.
I wonder what it will take to get our guys to play at this intensity level. You would think Monday would be a "no brainer" to show up for - Senior Night and all. Saturday, we should be playing for at least a share of the Big XII - another "no brainer". And then the post season.
I'm really happy for Brandon. The kid takes a lot of heat from everywhere, but he had a hell of a game tonight. What a stat line: 21 points, 5-9 from 3 pt. land, 3 offensive boards, 3 assists, and only 1 TO in 37 minutes. That's a prime time performance.
I'd love to think tonight was a watershed moment. (More Kool-Aid anyone?)
March 1, 2008 at 10:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhawkdan42 (anonymous) says...
I like vodka with my kool-aid and I hope to be drinking it when we cut down the nets next month !!!!
March 1, 2008 at 10:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) says...
My parents were at the game tonight and had a good time. You're never going to shut down Beasley, so let him try to beat you by himself.
March 1, 2008 at 11:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says...
I'll take some of that melrank. KU needed this. What a confidence boost. We finally got to see some heart and desire tonight! I just hope we can bottle it up and break it out in late March when we need it the most.
March 1, 2008 at 11:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
melrank (anonymous) says...
KU - I heard an analysis earlier today that claimed A&M was really terrible guarding the high ball screen. If that's true, we should be OK, since we typically rely heavily on ball screens to initiate our offense.
What the hell does this mean, though? I heard we w