The Keegan Ratings

James Sims top Jayhawk in 2010

**1. James Sims:** Shifty back with deceptive power has a nice nose for the end zone. His final performance of his true freshman season netted 82 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. He led the team in rushing with 742 yards and nine touchdowns and did it with below-average blocking helping ...

Marcus Morris shows NBA game in blowout over Ohio

**1. Marcus Morris:** Showed everything an NBA scout would like to see in a small forward: Quick feet at both ends, superior body control, unselfishness, strong finishing at the hoop, a soft three-point touch, excellent court vision and skilled passing. Totaled 26 points and eight rebounds. ...

Distributor Tyshawn Taylor leads KU against TAMU-CC

**1. Tyshawn Taylor:** Stared at the box score and said to the teammates who flanked him at the postgame press conference table: “I only took five shots. I need to shoot more.” No, you don’t. He was terrific, keeping the game at the fast pace Kansas needed and playing superbly at both ...

Marcus’ big second half propels him to top of ratings

**1. Marcus Morris:** He scored 16 of his 20 points in the first nine minutes of the second half. Didn’t miss a shot in six attempts after halftime. For the second time in three games, he didn’t have a defensive rebound. **2. Brady Morningstar:** Helped to trigger the blowout with ...

James Sims best Jayhawk in loss

**1. James Sims:** You have to love the way this true freshman runs. He gained 24 of his 78 yards on a touchdown run. For the most part, yards were difficult to come by because of a lack of blocking. **2. Tyler Patmon:** Playmaker came up with a huge tackle that made the Cowboys turn it over on ...

Morris twins tower atop rankings

**1. Marcus Morris:** A model of versatility and efficiency, Morris tallied 22 points, 11 rebounds and four assists, made 10 of 12 field goals and had just one turnover. **2. Markieff Morris:** Sat out most of the first half with foul trouble but quickly made amends, getting all 12 of his ...

Defensive players take top 5 spots in ratings

**1. Toben Opurum:** Twice batted down passes thrown by Taylor Martinez. **2. Tyler Patmon:** Intercepted a pass for the second week in a row. **3. Patrick Dorsey:** Forced a fumble that gave KU possession to trigger its only score. **4. Steven Johnson:** Recovered a fumble for possession ...

Markieff takes early lead in Keegans

**1. Markieff Morris:** Totaled 14 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, four steals and two blocked shots. Was the most aggressive player on the floor. **2. Tyshawn Taylor:** He not only has gotten more mature, but, believe it or not, he looks as if he’s got even quicker and he was lightning ...