10 years of Big 12 supremacy: 2010
KUsports.com graphic by Janella Williams
KUsports.com graphic by Janella Williams
From the time of Big 12 divisions, through realignment and the subtraction/addition of teams and a new 10-team format, one thing has remained constant in the conference for the past decade: Kansas University’s men’s basketball team has always finished in first place.
All week long, we’ll be looking back at KU’s 10 consecutive Big 12 championships by highlighting the top players and moments of each conference schedule, from 2005 to today.
Our five-day blog series will feature two seasons daily, Monday through Friday, so check back each day for more.
2010
Big 12 record: 15-1
Top 5 scorers:
Sherron Collins (sr., G), 15.5 points, 4.5 assists, 1.1 steals
photo by: Nick Krug
Kansas guard Sherron Collins lets out a celebratory yell as the Jayhawks pull away from rival Kansas State during the second half, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Xavier Henry (fr., G), 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals
photo by: Nick Krug
Kansas forward Xavier Henry rises above Texas A&M forwards Nathan Walkup (45), David Loubeau (10) and Kansas center Cole Aldrich for a shot during the second half, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. Henry was fouled by Walkup on the play.
Marcus Morris (so., F), 12.8 points, 6.1 rebounds
photo by: Richard Gwin
Kansas forward Marcus Morris goes up for a dunk over Missouri's Keith Ramsey Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Cole Aldrich (jr., C), 11.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.5 blocks
photo by: Nick Krug
Kansas center Cole Aldrich lofts a shot over Oklahoma forward Tiny Gallon during the second half, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Tyshawn Taylor (so., G), 7.2 points, 3.4 assists, 1.3 steals
photo by: Richard Gwin
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor drives around Texas Tech's David Tairu Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse.
3 memorable moments
No. 1 — A league of his own: KU wins Big 12; Collins sets mark
photo by: Nick Krug
Kansas guard Sherron Collins kisses the Big 12 championship trophy after the Jayhawks' win over Oklahoma, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse. In back is Kansas forward Marcus Morris.
• Kansas sealed up at least a share of its sixth straight Big 12 title with three games left on the conference schedule by defeating Oklahoma, 81-68. Senior guard Sherron Collins posted 17 points and dished six assists before kissing the Big 12 trophy and winning his 124th game game in a KU uniform.
“It’s not the biggest story of the
year, but I think from a coach’s
perspective and not a fan’s
perspective or a media perspective, I
think your goal every year is to be
the best team in your respective
league. That’s who you have to compete
against. To do it six straight years
is an unbelievable accomplishment.”— Bill Self
No. 2 — Tough love: Gritty KU sends Collins out a winner
• The Jayhawks’ 82-65 Senior Night victory over Kansas State proved to be an emotional evening for senior Sherron Collins, who broke down in tears before and after his final game at Allen Fieldhouse.
“I thought to myself, ‘This is it.
This is it.’ I didn’t want to get off
the court. I wish the game could have
gone on all night. I think it ranks in
the top three (moments of his life).
The last game here … to go out with
a win, it was perfect.”— Sherron Collins
Colins wills Kansas past Wildcats in OT
• Senior guard Sherron Collins drove in for a layup to put Kansas up three with less than 10 seconds left in overtime at Kansas State. The Jayhawks won, 81-79, behind 16 points from Collins, 18 from Cole Aldrich, 14 from Brady Morningstar and 13 from Marcus Morris.
“It’s one of the all-time great road
wins we’ve had. Overtime, against a
very good team, a Top 10 team, on
(ESPN) Game Day. It’s maybe as good a
road win as we’ve had since we’ve been
at Kansas.”— Bill Self
2010 BIG 12 STANDINGS
Kansas, 15-1
Kansas State, 11-5
Baylor, 11-5
Texas A&M, 11-5
Missouri, 10-6
Texas, 9-7
Oklahoma State, 9-7
Colorado, 6-10
Texas Tech, 4-12
Oklahoma, 4-12
Iowa State, 4-12
Nebraska, 2-14
10 years of Big 12 supremacy
Wednesday: 2009 and 2010
Thursday: 2011 and 2012
Friday: 2013 and 2014