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By Staff     Jan 13, 2008

_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. Brandon Rush**: Outscored his man, Ade Dagunduro, 19-0, dished four assists, had six rebounds and three steals. He couldn’t have responded much better to his coach calling him out to be more aggressive.**2. Sasha Kaun**: In 18 minutes off the bench he did a terrific job of banging Nebraska center Aleks Maric and contributed 10 points.**3. Mario Chalmers**: Had 14 points, six assists and one turnover. **4. Russell Robinson**: Rendered Nebraska’s 5-foot-7 point guard Cookie Miller ineffective and pitched in with 10 points and five boards.**5. Darnell Jackson**: Mr. Consistent has a way of breaking the other team’s spirit by hitting free throw line jumpshots. Had eight points and eight rebounds.**6. Darrell Arthur**: Happy feet contributed to four turnovers, and he had just two rebounds. He was an intimidating defensive force with three blocked shots.**7. Tyrel Reed**: Nifty pass to Conner Teahan under the hoop.**8. Jeremy Case**: Swished his only three-point shot. **9. Cole Aldrich**: Three rebounds and a blocked shot in four minutes. **10. Sherron Collins**: He picked a good night to have a rough night because he wasn’t needed. Missed all three three-point shots and had three turnovers.**11. Rod Stewart**: Had two boards and an assist in nine minutes, but missed the front end of a one-and-one.**The Keegan Ratings: Season Standings (based on average points)** **1.** Darnell Jackson **8.00** (128 points, 16 games) **2.** Mario Chalmers **7.27** (109 points, 15 games) **3.** Russell Robinson **6.50** (104 points, 16 games) **4.** Darrell Arthur **6.44** (103 point, 16 games) **5.** Brandon Rush **6.43** (90 points, 14 games) **6.** Sasha Kaun **5.88** (94 points, 16 games) **7.** Sherron Collins **5.60** (56 points, 10 games) **8.** Rod Stewart **4.25** (68 points, 16 games) **9.** Cole Aldrich **3.88** (62 points, 16 games) **10.** Tyrel Reed **3.82** (47 points, 12 games) **11.** Jeremy Case **2.38** (35 points, 14 games)

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