Devonte’ Graham tops ratings in hot-shooting victory at Texas

By Staff     Dec 29, 2017

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Kansas head coach Bill Self congratulates his players and Kansas guard Devonte' Graham (4) following the Jayhawks' 92-86 win over Texas don Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.

**1 – Devonte’ Graham:** Did a terrific job of leading the team and putting the ball in hot hands for shots, including his own hands. Made 6 of 12 3-point shots and totaled 23 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and committed one turnover in 39 minutes.

**2 – Lagerald Vick:** Played terrific defense, scored 21 points, made 5 of 8 3-pointers and added four rebounds, two assists and a blocked shot.

**3 – Svi Mykhailiuk:** Scored 15 of his 20 points in the second half on five 3-pointers, including one on which he was nearly out of bounds. Made guarded shots with that beautiful rotation of his.

**4 – Udoka Azubuike:** Played with a sore back and although he didn’t block any shots, did a nice job on the boards at both ends and finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Had three of his shots, including two hooks, blocked by Mohamed Bamba. Did a better job of going right at him in the second half.

**5 – Malik Newman:** Had a solid defensive game and totaled 13 points and five rebounds off the bench.

**6 – Marcus Garrett:** Started in place of Newman and made some important defensive plays. Played 18 minutes and totaled two points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals and a blocked shot. His bucket was an impressive one, an up-and-under reverse layin that denied Mohamed Bamba another blocked shot.

**7 – Mitch Lightfoot:** Scoreless with one rebound, one blocked shot and one steal in 10 minutes.

**SEASON STANDINGS**

1 – Devonte’ Graham (114)

2 – Lagerald Vick (111)

3 – Svi Mykhailiuk (106)

4 – Udoka Azubuike (100)

5 – Malik Newman (78)

6 – Marcus Garrett (69)

7 – Mitch Lightfoot (56)

8 – Sam Cunliffe (12)

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