After each KU basketball game this season, this is where you can find out the hardwood equivalent of The Nielsen Ratings from Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan. He’ll rate the Jayhawk scholarship players’ individual performances, telling you who was worth tuning in to watch. If you agree or maybe even differ, make sure to comment and tell Tom how you really feel. (Scoring: Each week, the top player in the ratings will be awarded 10 points. Second best gets nine points. Third best gets eight points, and so on and so on. The season standings are at the bottom.)
1. Tyshawn Taylor: Scored 23 points, 14 in the first half.
2. Cole Aldrich: Limited to five first-half minutes after two fouls, but finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds, two blocks and a steal.
3. Sherron Collins: Had 15 points, 11 assists and four turnovers.
4. Quintrell Thomas: Played his best game, held onto everything he got his hands on and produced 10 points and seven rebounds in 17 minutes.
5. Tyrel Reed: Made 4 of 6 three-pointers.
6. Markieff Morris: Had four turnovers and is tied for second on the team with 15 this season, even though he’s seventh in minutes played.
7. Brady Morningstar: Hit a three but committed four personals and two turnovers.
8. Marcus Morris: One stat said it all about his night: Nine minutes.
9. Travis Releford: Hustled for three rebounds and two points in five minutes.
10. Tyrone Appleton: Had four points, but also lost his dribble for a turnover and committed a foul in three minutes.
The Keegan Ratings: Season Standings (total points)
1. Cole Aldrich (64 points)
2. Sherron Collins (61 points)
3. Tyshawn Taylor (58 points)
T4. Brady Morningstar (37 points)
T4. Marcus Morris (37 points)
6. Markieff Morris (36 points)
7. Tyrel Reed (33 points)
8. Travis Releford (27 points)
9. Quintrell Thomas (20 points)
10. Tyrone Appleton (12 points)
