Freshman Devonté Graham one of few bright spots in KU’s season finale

By Staff     Mar 22, 2015

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Kansas guard DevonteÕ Graham (4) come off the court after the Jayhawks 78-65 loss in the Jayhawks third-round NCAA Tournament game against Wichita State Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Neb.

**1 – Devonte Graham:** Easily was KU’s best player in the second half, when he scored 13 of his 17 points and picked up four of his five steals. Had three assists and one turnover and made all four of his free throws. He and Frank Mason will make a nice small backcourt next season if that’s the way coach Bill Self decides to go with the starting lineup.

**2 – Frank Mason:** Scored nine points early in the first half to give KU the lead, went to the bench for a stretch after his second foul, and returned in the first half without picking up a third. Eventually fouled out with 17 points, six rebounds, one assist and five turnovers.

**3 – Perry Ellis:** Former high school teammate Evan Wessel gave him trouble at both ends, but Ellis still managed 17 points and eight rebounds.

**4 – Landen Lucas:** Brought down a team-high 10 rebounds and scored two points on a night Kansas had trouble getting the ball inside. Lob pass was just a tad off target on a well-scripted play coming out of a timeout. Developed into excellent rebounder when he re-joined starting lineup late in season.

**5 – Kelly Oubre:** Outhustled to a loose ball by Wichita State freshman Zach Brown, Oubre hit the offensive boards hard, picking up four of his five at that end, but had trouble converting putbacks. Had nine points in 23 minutes.

**6 – Jamari Traylor:** Had four points and five rebounds in 17 minutes.

**7 – Wayne Selden:** Scoreless in 23 minutes, Selden missed all five shots. He had one rebound, did not have an assist and turned it over twice. Made Ron Baker work hard for his points when he was on him, but overall had a rough night. In four NCAA tournament games, Selden is 4 for 21 from the field.

**8 – Brannen Greene:** Missed both of his shots, both three-pointers, didn’t get a rebound in 20 minutes and committed three fouls.

**9 – Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk:** Played three minutes and missed his lone shot, a three-pointer.

FINAL 2014-15 SEASON STANDINGS
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Frank Mason III – 275

Perry Ellis – 241

Wayne Selden Jr. – 223

Kelly Oubre Jr. – 209

Cliff Alexander – 170

Jamari Traylor – 152

Brannen Greene – 148

Landen Lucas – 139

Devonté Graham – 139

Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk – 94

Hunter Mickelson – 54

No Selection – 10

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