KU’s big men gravitate to top of Keegans

By Staff     Feb 7, 2010

**1. Marcus Morris:** Averaging 17.8 points and 8.5 boards in Big 12 play after 20-point, 11-rebound effort.

**2. Sherron Collins:** Got into verbal spat with Nebraska’s Sek Henry in the layup line, which was all he needed to play with that nasty edge. He made 4 of 6 three-pointers and totaled 17 points and six assists.

**3. Cole Aldrich:** Sat out most of first half after getting whistled for second foul. Finished with eight points, six boards, four blocked shots, two assists and a steal.

**4. Jeff Withey:** The 7-foot freshman can play. For a guy who seldom gets in he plays with a lot of confidence. He’s a natural shot-blocker, moves well, has soft hands and looks like a confident offensive player. Had four points, six boards and two blocked shots.

**5. Markieff Morris:** Had nine points and three blocked shots in nine minutes.

**6. Brady Morningstar:** Had a huge steal that prevented a bucket down low and had four assists but went scoreless.

**7. Tyshawn Taylor:** Had four points, three assists and a steal in 22 minutes.

**8. Tyrel Reed:** He always plays hard and shoots soft. Scored just two points but had two assists and as usual did not turn over the ball.

**9. Xavier Henry:** Too eager to shoot, too quick to turn it over. Made 3 of 9 field goals and had four turnovers.

**10. Thomas Robinson:** Had three fouls and a turnover in six minutes, but did score a bucket.

**The Keegan Ratings: Season Standings**
1. Sherron Collins (184 points)
2. Cole Aldrich (175 points)
3. Marcus Morris (160 points)
4. Xavier Henry (132 points)
5. Tyshawn Taylor (120 points)
6. Markieff Morris (106 points)
7. Tyrel Reed (89 points)
8. Brady Morningstar (73 points)
9. Thomas Robinson (71 points)
10. Elijah Johnson (56 points)
11. C.J. Henry (21 points)
12. Jeff Withey (17 points)

**The Keegan Ratings: Big 12 Standings**
1. Marcus Morris (63 points)
2. Sherron Collins (59 points)
3. Cole Aldrich (58 points)
4. Brady Morningstar (47 points)
5. Tyshawn Taylor (33 points)
T6. Tyrel Reed (30 points)
T6. Markieff Morris (30 points)
8. Xavier Henry (28 points)
9. Jeff Withey (16 points)
10. Thomas Robinson (15 points)
11. Elijah Johnson (6 points)

**First-place votes**
Cole Aldrich 7
Sherron Collins 6
Marcus Morris 5
Xavier Henry 2
Markieff Morris 1
Elijah Johnson 1
Tyshawn Taylor 1

*Notes: C.J. Henry, though he is a walk-on, will be included in the Keegan Ratings.*

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