Frank Mason III takes over key stretches of rivalry victory

By Staff     Feb 20, 2016

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Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) drives against Kansas State forward Stephen Hurt (41) during the second half, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan.

**1 – Frank Mason III:** Took over the game in key stretches, showing he has his zip back. Even when teammates lost their composure, he kept his and finished with 16 points, five assists, two steals and just one turnover. In a statistical oddity for the high-flying point guard, he did not have a rebound.

**2 – Landen Lucas:** Played just 13 minutes, but made a big impact before fouling out. During his time on the floor, Kansas outscored Kansas State by 15 points. When he watched, Kansas State outscored KU by six points. It was a physical game, which is always to Lucas’ liking. He’s the team’s best rebounder and post defender.

**3 – Perry Ellis:** Suffered a gash on the head that required stitches and a scratch to the eye that is cause for concern. Ellis still made an impact with 14 points, two assists and a steal in 30 minutes.

**4 – Svi Mykhailiuk:** Played a terrific all-around game, which just might give his confidence the boost it needed. Made 3 of 4 three-pointers, didn’t turn it over and contributed nine points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal.

**5 – Wayne Selden Jr.**: Drove hard to the hoop early and scored 8 of his 12 points in the first half. Didn’t have quite the same approach in the second half and took an ill-advised three when a drive was the right play. Had a good night on the boards, picking up five.

**6 – Jamari Traylor:** Fouled out after a productive 17 minutes that included six points, three rebounds, a blocked shot and a wild dunk that will show up early in his career highlight video.

**7 – Devonté Graham**: Rough shooting day, making 1 of 6 field goals and coming up empty on four three-pointers. Also turned it over five times.

**8 – Hunter Mickelson:** Had a key defection late and picked up one rebound in five minutes.

**9 – Carlton Bragg:** Played 12 minutes and totaled two points, three rebounds and two turnovers. Missed both of his free throws.

**10 – Brannen Greene:** Played five minutes and missed his only shot, a three. Committed two turnovers and two personal fouls. Needs to forget this one and play with confidence built in recent games.

**11 – Cheick Diallo:** Played two minutes and missed an ill-advised, fading shot in the paint.

SEASON STANDINGS
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Perry Ellis — 231

Frank Mason III — 227

Wayne Selden Jr. — 217

Devonté Graham — 203

Landen Lucas — 139

Jamari Traylor — 130

Carlton Bragg — 121

Brannen Greene — 118

Svi Mykhailiuk — 110

Cheick Diallo — 82

Hunter Mickelson — 76

Lagerald Vick — 24

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