_After each KU basketball game this season, this is where you can find out the basketball equivalent of The Nielsen Ratings from Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan. He’ll rate the Jayhawks’ individual performances from top to bottom, telling you who was worth tuning in to watch and who has seen better days. If you agree or maybe even differ, make sure to comment and tell Tom how you really feel._**1. Julian Wright**: Atypically passive on defense in the first half, that was the only blemish on what otherwise was an all-around illustration of what makes Wright such a magnificent college basketball player. In 26 minutes, he totaled 10 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, three blocked shots and two steals. His two-hand slam that he brought way behind his head made the house sound full, which it was not. Nobody follows his shot with more quickness. He had nine offensive rebounds.**2. Sherron Collins**: As is the case with most freshmen college basketball players, Collins is a defensive liability at this point. He was anything but that at the other end. He elevates on his jumpshot and puts a ton of air under his three-point shots, of which he made 4-of-7. He goes to the basket hard and twice finished with up-and-under flashy shots on the way to a 20-point night.**3. Darrell Arthur**: On a night his shots from the perimeter and inside weren’t falling, Arthur still managed 12 points and 10 rebounds in 21 minutes. His quickness shows up everywhere and his outlet passes arrive in a hurry.**4. Darnell Jackson**: Not known for his shot-blocking ability (three in 351 minutes last season), Jackson emphatically sent one out of bounds and worked the boards hard with seven rebounds in 21 minutes. Not a great finisher, he does make the most of his free throw opportunities.**5. Russell Robinson**: As did Collins, Robinson had trouble keeping mini-guard DeAndre Townsend in front of him. Overall, though, Robinson’s steady hand and energy, particularly in the second half, helped the Jayhawks to the second-half blowout. Four assists and one turnover.**6. Rodrick Stewart**: Did the best of anyone at guarding Townsend and was very active around the basket offensively. He doesn’t get the shooter’s bounce inside or out, or even at the line, where he went 4-for-8. He does seem to give the team an initial energy boost when he’s on the floor.**7. Brandon Rush**: He wasn’t named first team All-American for what he was expected to do in exhibition games. Rush didn’t learn of the honor until halftime, when, Rush said, Self blamed his poor first half on believing his ‘press clippings,’ which he wrote on the board. Six turnovers and 3-for-12 shooting made it a rough night.**8. Brady Morningstar**: Moved his feet well and totaled three points, three rebounds and two steals in 14 minutes. Made his only three-point shot attempt.**9. Matt Kleinmann**: Tossed in a left-handed hook, made both free throws and totaled four points, three rebounds and one assist to go with four personal fouls in 12 minutes. Solid performance.**10. Brennan Bechard**: Passed up an open jumper to set up a teammate for one.**11. Brad Witherspoon**: As did Bechard, this fellow walk-on got in for the final two minutes.
