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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson raises up the fieldhouse during overtime against Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Kansas junior forward Thomas Robinson was selected as the Big 12's player of the week, the conference announced Monday.
Robinson, a 6-foot-10 Washington D.C. native, averaged 19 points and 12.5 rebounds during KU's victories over Texas A&M and Missouri last week.
Robinson's best effort was Saturday's home contest against Missouri, where he posted 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Jayhawks' 87-86 overtime win. He completed a three-point play with 16 seconds left in regulation to tie the score at 75, then also blocked a Phil Pressey layup attempt with 4 seconds left to send the game to OT.
This is the fourth time that Robinson has won the award this year, putting him in a tie for the third-most honors in a season in conference history.
The list of four-time honorees includes former KU forward Drew Gooden in 2001-02, Texas’ Kevin Durant (2006-07), UT's P.J. Tucker (2005-06) and Iowa State’s Marcus Fizer (1999-00). All of those four were later named the Big 12 Player of the Year.
KU has won Big 12 Player of the Week seven times in 2011-12, which is the most ever in a season for the Jayhawks. KU's previous high of six weekly honors came in 2001-02.
KU's Jeff Withey probable for Monday's game against Oklahoma State
Kansas University center Jeff Withey remains listed as probable for Monday night’s Big Monday game at Oklahoma State, coach Bill Self said on Monday’s Big 12 coaches call.
Withey sprained his left ankle early in Saturday’s victory over Missouri.
“I anticipate him starting tonight and playing well,” said Self, who will run his players through an afternoon shootaround before the 8 p.m. game.
The Jayhawks practiced just 15 minutes Sunday before the four-hour bus ride to Stillwater.
“I think it will probably be as hard a game as we play in large part because Oklahoma State has played well at home,” Self said. “I like their talent. Also because I think we’re going to have to dig pretty deep. That game Saturday (emotional overtime win) certainly took a lot out of everybody. We came off that emotional high on Sunday. We really weren’t able to practice yesterday. We were a tired team. We practiced 15 minutes, saw that wasn’t going anywhere, then got on the bus and drove four hours down here.
“With Saturday/Monday games, we never practice more than 45 minutes to an hour anyway,” Self added. “It was a draining deal. Fortunately we won. Not winning ... that game in the fashion in which it was played would have been very very hard to have this recovery time. That’s life. In the NCAA Tournament we practiced 18 minutes on Sunday when we played Memphis (Monday). This is nothing unusual.”
OSU's Le'Bryan Nash is listed as doubtful for the game. He suffered a fracture in his left hand last week against Oklahoma.
He'll be checked out by doctors Monday.
"He wants to play badly," coach Travis Ford said. "He keeps pressing the issue."
• A previous version of this story has been updated.
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Comments
itsalwayssunnyinlarry 1 year, 2 months ago
I think Tyshawn deserved it this week. Although that block was amazing.
actorman 1 year, 2 months ago
I was thinking that too. But as long as it's all in the family.
cshjhawk 1 year, 2 months ago
TT had a tough game against A&M.
KU62 1 year, 2 months ago
Not all that much tougher than TRob had, actually. I'm sure they both had MU on their mind – and it's good that they did.
cshjhawk 1 year, 2 months ago
Kind of agree. Other than the five fouls, TRob's stats against A&M were a double double and 4 assists. Also, this helps the TRob POY cause.
brooksmd 1 year, 2 months ago
TT and TRob should've been co-POW.
drgnslayr 1 year, 2 months ago
+1
TRUEBLUEKU 1 year, 2 months ago
TROB vs. DAVIS for POY? Some numbers...tell us why TROB.. http://isportsweb.com/2012/02/27/anthony-davis-vs-thomas-robinson/
Alohahawk 1 year, 2 months ago
Mahalo for the feed. It's good that they allow comments on the site. TRob has received some good support and comments, so far.
plasticJHawk 1 year, 2 months ago
I like your stuff TrueBlue. It's hard to argue against TRob when you look at how both have performed against ranked teams this season, which is why I ultimately think TRob should win.
But inevitably a lot of it will come down to how both players (and teams) perform down the stretch in conference touraments and early NCAA games.
Theonlythingthatexceedsyourbad 1 year, 2 months ago
"Robinson, a 6-foot-10 Washington D.C. native"
I love the coverage but this is getting ridonkulous. How come no other player's height is mentioned in any of LJworlds artices (at least with the frequency of T-Robs height being mentioned)
T-Rob is not 6-10, the scouts know this and LJWorld needs to understand that they have 0 pull in where he gets drafted. The scouts are not stupid and won't forget their tape measure. They can see he plays bigger than 6-8 (his real height).
PikesPeakSmitty 1 year, 2 months ago
6-10 with the fro. Duh...didn't you watch Fletch?
konkeyDong 1 year, 2 months ago
T-Rob was measured as 6-10 in shoes at the Stoudamire camp this past summer. He may not be 6-10 without his sneakers, but he's definitely over 6-8. I think that's the more suspect listing anyway because it's not like scouts go out on the court and measure high school kids after watching them play.
As for it being unusual for a male to put on height after turning 17, let alone 20, you might have a point there, but then again it's so rare for anyone to be over 6'6" to begin with that you'd have to expect that guys like that just grow differently from you and me. I mean, I'm 6'2" and that's well into the 95% for height. Over 6'6" is in the 99.5%.
Alohahawk 1 year, 2 months ago
Wow!! Mahalo, KonkeyDong.
Where did you dig up those figures? From a life insurance chart for life expectancy? At 6' 7" I'm in the top 99.5% +. I never knew that. :>}
I think the average height for males in Hawaii is about 5' 8", or so. They don't eat a lot of meat and potatoes out here. Just a lot of spam and rice in Bento boxes.
drgnslayr 1 year, 2 months ago
"T-Rob was measured as 6-10 in shoes at the Stoudamire camp this past summer."
That is correct... I've been told he is 6' 9 1/2" (barefoot)
I've seen him up close and he is clearly over 6'8". I've seen him standing with Cole and he looked to be every bit of Cole's height (6'9").
If only a shoe company would make some kind of stiletto game shoe... he could measure in at 7'2"!
; )
Alohahawk 1 year, 2 months ago
Stilleto game shoes? Step back into the defender's arch, and "Ouch!"
Could be h*** trying to keep from twisting one's ankles, though. :>)
LAJayhawk 1 year, 2 months ago
It really makes absolutely no difference whether it's listed or not and how accurate it is. TRob will work out for individual teams before the draft and every single one will measure him.
No reason to get worked up about it.
ksbball1 1 year, 2 months ago
Lets bring it tonight Hawks! Gonna be a tough game. RCJHK
TXChalker 1 year, 2 months ago
Congrats Thomas.
Anyone else see this on CBS Sports.com site:
17 minutes ago - by Steve Walentik - Haith: We are cooperating with NCAA fully Coach Frank Haith on if he was ever aware of impermissible travel benefits given to Reggie Johnson while he was at Miami: “We’re doing some great things here at the University of Missouri. We are cooperating with the NCAA fully. I’ll just be glad when this thing is over with.”
AlBerg 1 year, 2 months ago
Great work TRob! Altho I think he missed some he should have made (10-21 fg on Sat.) he definitely worked his tail off to get us a win. I think he deserves the POY over Davis but at least we all know he will be a 1st team All American and secure his place in the rafters. Rock Chalk!
KUballer 1 year, 2 months ago
For T-Rob. Let me know what you think.
A Tribute To Thomas Robinson by David Vincent
ccarp 1 year, 2 months ago
This will be a good primer for life in the NCAA tourney. Need a quick and precise shift in focus after an intense game. Let's win the conference outright tonight!
okjhok 1 year, 2 months ago
check it... http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/02/27/shabazzs-dad-kansas-has-a-real-shot/
txrockchalk 1 year, 2 months ago
Thanks for the Shabazz link, okjhok. Good stuff.
april28 1 year, 2 months ago
My read on this is that it's an uphill battle for KU to get him. I've seen this type of quote many times before on guys who we don't end up landing. Not really interested in any more one-and-doners but I definitely will Trust in Bill. By all indications, he seems to have a future in college basketball.
Chris1955 1 year, 2 months ago
If his Dad has any influence on Shabazz, I like our chances.
REHawk 1 year, 2 months ago
Congratulations, Thomas. Your season's Big 12 honors ranks among some mighty fine company, historically. Tyshawn, the Jayhawk Nation is excited about your league play, and knows that your contributions this past week must have run a close second to T-Rob's selection. Both of you appear to be a lock for first team Big 12, and should place you in good stead for selection to one or more of the All-American teams. Good luck finishing your final seasons in Jayhawk uniforms. Feather your future nests and make us all proud and happy. Close out in style, and always represent this university with dignity. You are each making the most of the opportunities which you have earned.
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