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by Tom Keegan
January 21, 2012 at 8:28 p.m.
Speedy Tyshawn Taylor unguardable against Texas
1. Tyshawn Taylor: Too quick to be guarded, Taylor hasn’t been too quick for his own good lately. It’s a lethal combination that has resulted in him averaging 26 points in the past three games. He scored 22 in this one and had five rebounds and four assists. And, oh, by the way, he didn’t turn the ball over once.
2. Elijah Johnson: Didn’t start the game guarding J’Covan Brown, but had him for most of the first half and did a terrific job on him with the help of his trapping teammates. Active hands played a part in three steals and he hit one of the biggest shots of the game when he buried a guarded pull-up jumper to pull Kansas within two points with 2:54 left.
3. Thomas Robinson: Out of sync for much of the game, Robinson awakened with a fury, producing 11 of his 17 points and eight of his nine rebounds in the final 10:32.
4. Jeff Withey: Was a force defensively and seemed to have more than the two blocked shots for which he was credited. His shots close to the hoop weren’t dropping but he made 8 of 9 free throws and totaled 12 points and six rebounds.
5. Travis Releford: Had four points and six rebounds and spent much of the game chasing Brown around screens. Had huge block of Brown’s three-pointer with 1:06 left.
6. Justin Wesley: Had a dunk, three rebounds and a blocked shot and missed a key free throw.
7. Conner Teahan: Three-pointer gave team a 39-27 lead at the half.
8. Kevin Young: Played two minutes.
The Keegan Ratings: Season Standings
1. Thomas Robinson (172 points)
2. Tyshawn Taylor (156 points)
3. Jeff Withey (131 points)
T4. Travis Releford (128 points)
T4. Elijah Johnson (128 points)
6. Conner Teahan (100 points)
7. Kevin Young (81 points)
8. Justin Wesley (72 points)
9. Naadir Tharpe (49 points)
10. Merv Lindsay (9 points)
Comments
bobku1967 1 year, 4 months ago
Way to go Tyshawn..... What a complete game.. You came through when KU needed you....
FoCoCoHawk 1 year, 4 months ago
If the Hawks can maintain defensive pressure like I saw in the first half, they can beat anybody, anywhere
KU62 1 year, 4 months ago
I'd like to see more recognition for the defense against the conference's leading scorer – mostly Travis, but Elijah as well. When JBrown needs TWICE the attempts to get one more bucket than Tyshawn, we only needed to rebound a few more of the misses to make this game a laugher. Our board work tonight will probably be a topic that comes up in practice . . .
alexwishawk 1 year, 4 months ago
i'm gonna say it... "The Keegan Ratings" logo might be the worst thing on kusports.com (its a toss up between the logo and Keegan's profile photo).
it's at the point for me that it's so bad that it's good. like a crappy movie that everyone loves, or a dated 80's song that didnt age well.
someone either needs to change it or acknowledge it's terrible-ness. i vote for a change!
frompekka2sasha 1 year, 4 months ago
But this post sure was tremendous.
tundrahok 1 year, 4 months ago
There's no need for a 3-D graph with only 2 variables, and it would be nice to depict an increasing trend, rather than decreasing. Would suggest improvement over time. Of course, you'd want things like turnovers to decrease; but an increasing trend generally is perceived as positive. And clearly everybody commenting on this site like to stay positive!
texashawk10 1 year, 4 months ago
Let's just call it Tyshawn's turnover trend which would make that graph fairly accurate.
drgnslayr 1 year, 4 months ago
Another great performance from TT!
Congrats, Tyshawn!
Geezer 1 year, 4 months ago
I wonder sometimes, if he even watches.
sundancewierdo 1 year, 4 months ago
Great job TT! I hope he get as many positive comments as he did negative comments when there were turnovers! Rock Chalk! Proud of them for playing so hard and doing so well. Keep up the hard work!
machinegun 1 year, 4 months ago
WTG-Tyshawn and T-Rob have played great! Jeff, Elijah and Travis have been making major contributions! A big win on the road for the entire team!
jujubean 1 year, 4 months ago
Tyshawn was outstanding. Great job Ty. Withey came up big on the final bucket and what a nice FT shooter this guys is. I liked seeing EJ go to the bucket the one time I recall him doing so. Sure wish we could get more of that. Happy for TRob he got through today with a W on such a tough day.
Teahan is really struggling guarding anyone. Our entire bench is hurting on the road compared to the fairly solid performances we get from them in AFH.
I'll take 6-0. Didn't think we'd be 6-0 at this point. Would love to see it get to 9-0 before we really get into a tough stretch with games at MU, at Baylor and at KSU as 3 of our next 4 following.
actorman 1 year, 4 months ago
I was one of Tyshawn's critics earlier, and he's been amazing lately. Congrats to him for accenting his strengths and cutting down on his weaknesses. If he keeps playing like he has lately, he'll deserve serious consideration for All-American status. I'm a lot more excited about this team's prospects than I was a few weeks ago.
actorman 1 year, 4 months ago
What I learned from listening to Verne Lundquist:
KU will only be playing Texas once this year. (He was so sure of that one that he not only said it before the game, but repeated it during the second half.)
KU has two Robinsons on the team: Thomas and Elijah. (He said that one twice as well.)
Danny Manning is still Texas's all-time leading scorer.
Verne, perhaps it's time to consider retirement?
LAJayhawk 1 year, 4 months ago
RE: #1
I heard that as well. Kept waiting for Clark Griswald... I mean, Kellogg to correct him. Perhaps he is afraid of the Mayan 2012 end of times and is, consciously, unwilling to go past last year.
In his defense, though, he used my nickname for Tyshawn -- The Enigma -- on at least one occasion, which makes up for basically any slips of the tongue.
Plus, he was in Happy Gilmore.
79ictjhawk 1 year, 4 months ago
+1. I just kept wondering if that much of what he said about our team was wrong, how much of what he said about UT's team was wrong too?
TheSychophant 1 year, 4 months ago
Sad, but true. Lundquist reminds me of another great announcer, Curt Gowdy, who waited a year or two too long to retire.
Its time for Vern to become a full time grandfather.
mikendal 1 year, 4 months ago
Oh, you had to bring up Curt Gowdy. Was it the Final 4 where KU was playing UCLA (up in Seattle, I believe) and Curt Gowdy just butchered some of the KU's players names? It ended up costing his job. At the time, I was so frickin' mad that a National broadcaster would screw up several times and nobody was correcting him---OMG! I will never forget that!
SuperCorona 1 year, 4 months ago
First year of the Big 8 post season tourney, winner gets automatic bid to play with regional final in AFH. We win the Big 8 regular season, but 7th seeded Mizzou wins the post season tourney after KSUck upset us in the semis. Instead of staying home to play as a #1 seed, we get shipped to Eugene OR to play UCLA. The rest is all Curt Gowdy lore.
TXChalker 1 year, 4 months ago
He's from Austin and showed how much of a homer he is. I'm not on twitter or facebook, buy someone should light up his page about this. I'm in Austin and can't wait to go to work tomorrow and listen to all the excuses from the UT season-ticket holders! Rock Chalk.
nwhawk 1 year, 4 months ago
Hey, guess what two things Aaron Craft, Pierre Jackson, and Casper Ware all have in common?
waywardJay 1 year, 4 months ago
Losses to Kansas, and all thought to be better than Tyshawn Taylor ?
nwhawk 1 year, 4 months ago
Correct! All three are on the final list of 20 candidates for the Bob Cousy award for the top point guard, but TT is not.
nwhawk 1 year, 4 months ago
Hey, guess what two things Aaron Craft, Pierre Jackson, and Casper Ware all have in common?
frompekka2sasha 1 year, 4 months ago
Losses to Kansas, and all thought to be better than Tyshawn Taylor ?
TheSychophant 1 year, 4 months ago
As long as TT keeps it up, I doubt many fans are going to be hating on him very long. The best way to silence critics is with performance. And TT has performed magnificantly.
Hats off to him hanging in there despite the critics.
drgnslayr 1 year, 4 months ago
+1
TT is a stud, and every stud has to watch his back... just ask LeBron.
If TT keeps this up he may find himself in the first round!
...especially if he can keep his TOs down while maintaining high assists and bombing effectively from downtown and in the paint.
There are so many parts right to his game...
Many call him an enigma... People who refuse to open their minds as to who Tyshawn is like to label him as a great mystery. There is nothing mysterious about Tyshawn; he is a phenom!
addlime 1 year, 4 months ago
Pull up jumper with the foul near the end of the game, Big Time!
REHawk 1 year, 4 months ago
Terrific game, Tyshawn. Three consecutive terrific performances. Congratulations on the no turnovers yesterday.
BucknellJayhawk3 1 year, 4 months ago
You'd have to think Tyshawn gets Big12 POW again.
REHawk 1 year, 4 months ago
I held my breath for several seconds following Tyshawn's going down yesterday in what appeared to be another injury to his bum leg. He is one tough competitor, not prone to allowing injury to derail his determination. I hope no lingering damage was done to his knee.
mikendal 1 year, 4 months ago
REHawk--I was holding my breath, too---and, looked down and said a little prayer!
AsadZ 1 year, 4 months ago
TT, It is so pleasing to see your performances over the last few games. As advised by your coach you are letting your play on the court do the talking.
I had criticized your play and you have shut me up. Keep it up this way. This could be a special senior year for you TT.
Selbyville 1 year, 4 months ago
ty has been the best pg in america the last 3 games. and hes not in final 20 for the top pg award???? haaaaaaaaaaaaaa
nighthawking 1 year, 4 months ago
Would it not be wonderful if Tyshawn could keep this pace for the rest of the season. I am loving what this team is doing right now. Keep it up team !!! God I love them so much. Every year it is something new. RCJH
REHawk 1 year, 3 months ago
Another 3 performances like the last 3, and someone in the know should announce a point guard award which places Tyshawn among the very best in the nation. We have long known what he can do when he is healthy, focused and turned on with high level determination. Now is time for the rest of the hoops nation to witness his terrific play. If he can neutralize this season's accumulation of stats for turnovers, he will nudge himself into serious consideration for late first or early second round NBA selection. It certainly has been exciting, watching his recent progress in tough league contests.
Tuskin 1 year, 3 months ago
Tyshawn, WOW! What an amazing job you're doing!
Now, stop reading these message boards!
(Too many fair-weather fans nearby. Meet the real fans out on campus.)
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