Nation’s top college basketball player tops ratings vs. Purdue

By Staff     Mar 23, 2017

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Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) floats a shot over Purdue forward Vince Edwards (12) during the second half, Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

**1 – Frank Mason:** Floaters, a baseline jumper, hard drives to the hoop, 4 of 5 3-pointers and 4 of 5 free throws on his way to 26 points. He still had enough energy to mix in seven rebounds and seven assists.

**2 – Devonte’ Graham:** Wow! He’s as hot from the outside as anybody in the country and made 5 of 9 3-pointers, giving him 13 of 22 for the tournament. He scored 26 points, drove so aggressively to the hoop that he was able to make 7 of 9 free throws, and even with such an aggressive night he turned it over just once. had two assists and a steal.

**3 – Josh Jackson:** Such an active, versatile defender, Jackson knew that this night, more than ever, he would be needed on the boards at both ends and he responded with 15 points, 12 rebounds and four steals.

**4 – Lagerald Vick:** Stepped into the passing lane and executed a 360-degree dunk, a gutsy move that inspired the team to even greater heights. Good thing for him that he made it.

**5 – Landen Lucas:** Caleb Swanigan attempted just two field goals and scored six points in the first half and Lucas had a lot to do with that. Isaac Haas (all 11 points in the first half) was a tougher challenge for Lucas, who should be rested and ready to go Saturday after foul trouble limited him to 20 minutes.

**6 – Svi Mykhailiuk:** Hit a couple of big 3-pointers in the first half and finished with 10 points and three boards. Did not turn it over in 19 minutes.

**7 – Dwight Coleby:** Helped out with two points, a rebound, strong defense and four valuable fouls in 13 strong minutes.

**8 – Carlton Bragg:** Contributed six rebounds and a blocked shot in 10 scoreless minutes.

**9 – Mitch Lightfoot:** Hit a 3-point shot and in just two minutes scored five points.

**SEASON STANDINGS**

1- Frank Mason – 321

2 – Josh Jackson – 289

3 – Devonte’ Graham – 284

4 – Landen Lucas – 226

5 – Svi Mykhailiuk – 211

6 – Lagerald Vick – 182

7 – Carlton Bragg – 150

8 – Dwight Coleby – 75

9- Mitch Lightfoot – 61

10 – Udoka Azubuike – 48 (out for season)

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