Gary Bedore’s KU hoops notebook

Brothers Marcus Morris (22) and Markieff Morris (21) both go up for a defensive rebound against Longwood during the first half, Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Johnson sits

Kansas University sophomore guard Elijah Johnson did not suit up. He was held out for disciplinary reasons.

“He has been irresponsible in some areas off the court,” KU coach Bill Self said. “I don’t know if he’s going to have time to correct some of those by Monday (game against Valparaiso) so I wouldn’t look for him to play Monday.”

Self did not address any specific reasons.

Teahan to red-shirt

Senior Conner Teahan did not play. He will red-shirt this season.

“We talked today. Unless injuries occur, unless something unforeseen happens, which I don’t think will, we will definitely put the red-shirt tag on him,” Self said.

Freshman guard Royce Woolridge, who had six points, will not red-shirt.

“There was no deliberation. I never talked to him about it,” Self said, indicating Woolridge, “needs to play. He needs the reps. He wants to play. It’s best for him to be out there.”

Wow

KU’s 113 points were the most during the Self era and its top total since tallying 113 against Emporia State on Dec. 14, 2002. … KU had its most points in an opener since 122 versus UMBC on Nov. 23, 1991.

Stats, facts

Longwood received $75,000 guarantee money. … Freshman Niko Roberts’ jumper gave KU its 100th point. … Markieff Morris’ 15 rebounds matched a career high (15 vs. UMKC on Nov. 16, 2008). Morris also set career highs in assists (five) and steals (four). … Thomas Robinson tallied a career-best 16 points, which included a career-high six from the free-throw line. … KU has won 60 straight home games. School record is 62 from 1993 to ’98. The current streak started Feb. 7, 2007, with a 97-70 victory over Kansas State. KU last lost in Allen on Feb. 3, 2007, against Texas A&M, 69-66. … KU has won nine straight season-openers. Last loss was to Ball State, 93-91, on Nov. 19, 2001, at the Maui Invitational.