Dotson dominant in KU’s 91-71 win over Iowa State

By Matt Tait Feb 18, 2020

Kansas guard Devon Dotson (1) makes a move to the bucket against several Iowa State defenders during the second half on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at Allen Fieldhouse.

**1 – Devon Dotson -** Looked as fast and unstoppable as he has at any point in his Kansas career while exploding for 29 points [in a 91-71 KU victory.][1] The biggest reason Dotson threatened to eclipse his career-high of 31, however, came from the 6-of-8 shooting from 3-point range. Added 3 steals and an assist during a remarkable night for KU’s lead guard.

**2 – Marcus Garrett -** Six assists and one turnover for the Big 12’s leader in assist-to-turnover ratio. Finished with 5 points and 8 rebounds while adding 3 steals to yet another stat-stuffer of a night.

**3 – Ochai Agbaji -** This was by far Agbaji’s best game in attacking the basket and he finished with 14 points in 30 minutes as a result. Hit 2-of-6 from 3-point range, which is good enough, while adding 3 assists and a steal to a productive line.

**4 – Christian Braun -** Broke out in a big way, scoring 13 points in the first half and adding to KU’s hot shooting from 3-point range. Didn’t do much in the second half, but KU did not need him to.

**5 – Udoka Azubuike -** So good and so aggressive early, Azubuike did everything he could to get to the rim. Finished with 13 points and 7 rebounds, but also turned it over 6 times.

**6 – David McCormack -** Had a couple of nice stretches where he looked productive and versatile on offense. Finished with 10 point in 18 minutes, but could have done even better if not for the 3-of-7 shooting.

**7 – Isaiah Moss -** If he was going to cool off from 3-point range, Moss picked a good night to do it. Finished 1-of-7 from the floor (0-for-4 from 3-point range), but tallied a season-high 6 rebounds to help make up for the off shooting night.

**8 – Tristan Enaruna -** Missed both shots he attempted from the floor and turned it over twice in just under 10 minutes.

Season Standings
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1 – Udoka Azubuike – 179

2 – Marcus Garrett – 178

3 – Devon Dotson – 162

4 – Ochai Agbaji – 142

5 – Isaiah Moss – 113

6 – David McCormack – 107z

7 – Christian Braun – 93

8 – Tristan Enaruna – 61

9 – Silvio De Sousa – 47+

10 – Jalen Wilson – 2x

*x = broke his ankle 20 seconds into the second game of the season and is expected to be out at least three months.*

*+ = suspended for 12 games following KU’s 81-60 win over Kansas State on Jan. 21, 2020.*

*z = suspended for 2 games following KU’s 81-60 win over Kansas State on Jan. 21, 2020.*

[1]: http://www2.kusports.com/news/2020/feb/17/offensive-explosion-helps-no-3-kansas-cruise-past-/

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Written By Matt Tait

A native of Colorado, Matt moved to Lawrence in 1988 and has been in town ever since. He graduated from Lawrence High in 1996 and the University of Kansas in 2000 with a degree in Journalism. After covering KU sports for the University Daily Kansan and Rivals.com, Matt joined the World Company (and later Ogden Publications) in 2001 and has held several positions with the paper and KUsports.com in the past 20+ years. He became the Journal-World Sports Editor in 2018. Throughout his career, Matt has won several local and national awards from both the Associated Press Sports Editors and the Kansas Press Association. In 2021, he was named the Kansas Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Matt lives in Lawrence with his wife, Allison, and two daughters, Kate and Molly. When he's not covering KU sports, he likes to spend his time playing basketball and golf, listening to and writing music and traveling the world with friends and family.