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. Sherron Collins: Remarkable blend of strength and quickness makes him a bear to guard on his drives to the hoop. Had 19 points, six assists and two turnovers.
2. Tyshawn Taylor: Played under control and fast, a combination that led to 11 points, eight assists, four steals and just one turnover.
3. Cole Aldrich: Had 13 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks, a solid performance for a guy battling the flu.
4. Brady Morningstar: Did a sound job on Dionte Christmas and hit 3 of 4 three-point shots to finish with 11 points.
5. Markieff Morris: Finished stronger (eight points) and hit the defensive boards harder (five), but still plagued by foul trouble (four in 16 minutes).
6. Marcus Morris: Should rebound better for a guy with a great pair of hands but overall played an encouraging game with nine points and three steals in 25 minutes.
7. Travis Releford: Played energetic defense but had two fouls and a turnover in six scoreless minutes.
8. Tyrel Reed: Had trouble with Christmas in the second half and was scoreless in 16 minutes.
9. Quintrell Thomas: Two turnovers, two personals and one rebound in seven minutes.
The Keegan Ratings: Season Standings (total points)
T1. Cole Aldrich (89 points)
T1. Sherron Collins (89 points)
3. Tyshawn Taylor (79 points)
T4. Marcus Morris (54 points)
T4. Markieff Morris (54 points)
6. Brady Morningstar (53 points)
7. Tyrel Reed (51 points)
8. Travis Releford (36 points)
9. Quintrell Thomas (30 points)
10. Tyrone Appleton (13 points)
