Devonte’ Graham scores 29 points, tops ratings vs. Penn

By Staff     Mar 15, 2018

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Kansas guard Devonte' Graham (4) slaps hands with fans as he leaves the court following the Jayhawks' first-round win over Penn, Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan.

**1 – Devonte Graham:** Was spectacular defensively, shooting from outside, driving too hoop and hitting the boards in leading Kansas back from 21-11 deficit to six-point halftime lead. Scored 19 of his game-high 29 points in the first half. Also had six assists, just two turnovers and three steals.

**2 – Lagerald Vick:** Penn couldn’t stop him when he drove to the hoop. He should have done so more often, but still contributed 14 points, making 5 of 7 shots overall and 2 of 4 3-pointers. Also had two steals, but just two rebounds.

**3 – Mitch Lightfoot:** Shook a sluggish and scoreless first half to finish with nine points, 11 rebounds and three blocked shots.

**4 – Svi Mykhailiuk:** Made 2 of 3 3-pointers, but just 1 of 5 shots from inside the arc and had just two rebounds. Finished with 10 points, three assists, didn’t turn it over and had two blocked shots and two steals.

**5 – Malik Newman:** Missed both of his 3-point attempts but still was able to contribute 10 points and six rebounds.

**6 – Marcus Garrett:** When he makes a mistake he’s good at making up for it immediately. He threw a pass under the Penn hoop that was intercepted for an easy bucket. He responded with an aggressive drive to the hoop for a bucket. Had five rebounds and scored two points in 22 minutes.

**7 – Silvio De Sousa:** Two points, four rebounds and one turnover in 10 minutes.

**8 – Udoka Azubuike:** Check into game with 8:32 left in first half and ran the floor hard.

**9 – Sam Cunliffe:** Played in the final minute.

**SEASON STANDINGS**

1 – Devonte’ Graham (317)

2 – Svi Mykhailiuk (263)

3 – Udoka Azubuike (251)

4 – Lagerald Vick (234)

5 – Malik Newman (230)

6 – Marcus Garrett (193)

7 – Mitch Lightfoot (168)

8 – Silvio De Sousa (69)

9 – Sam Cunliffe (44)

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