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: Played a big part in comeback from a 30-13 deficit. He finished with 12 points and had three assists without a turnover. Made 2 of 3 three-point shots.
2. Marcus Morris: Played well during comeback late in the first half and finished with 12 points and four rebounds.
3. Cole Aldrich: Didn’t play aggressively enough when he was passed the ball, which wasn’t often enough. Did have a game-high 14 rebounds.
4. Mario Little: Six points and five rebounds in 12 minutes.
5. Tyrel Reed: Six points and four rebounds in 16 minutes. Made 2 of 5 three-point shots.
6. Sherron Collins: Made just 6 of 20 shots and had six assists and five turnovers.
7. Brady Morningstar: Played 30 minutes and scored just two points to go with five assists, two steals and no turnovers.
8. Markieff Morris: Was shredded defensively and couldn’t get his shots to drop, but did have four rebounds in 14 minutes.
9. Travis Releford: Played less than a minute and picked up a turnover.
The Keegan Ratings: Season Standings (total points)
1. Sherron Collins (274 points)
2. Cole Aldrich (272 points)
3. Tyshawn Taylor (215 points)
4. Brady Morningstar (192 points)
5. Marcus Morris (178 points)
6. Tyrel Reed (169 points)
7. Markieff Morris (152 points)
8. Travis Releford (112 points)
9. Mario Little (97 points)
10. Quintrell Thomas (64 points)
11. Tyrone Appleton (27 points)
The Keegan Ratings: Conference Standings (total points)
T1. Sherron Collins (140 points)
T1. Cole Aldrich (140 points)
3. Tyshawn Taylor (113 points)
4. Brady Morningstar (102 points)
5. Marcus Morris (98 points)
6. Mario Little (87 points)
7. Tyrel Reed (85 points)
8. Markieff Morris (80 points)
9. Travis Releford (55 points)
10. Quintrell Thomas (22 points)
11. Tyrone Appleton (8 points)
