Don’t pass on these Josh Jackson highlights

Most of Josh Jackson’s highlights from Tuesday night’s Walk Chalk Jayhawk, 90-88 victory vs. Kansas State happened in the first half.

A YouTube compilation linked on Twitter @DawkinsMTA does not feature Jackson’s most explosive play of the night, a way-up-there slam over D.J. Johnson, which is sort of fitting considering his most amazing plays came when he was on his feet, passing the ball.

Most of them came during a first half in which Jackson totaled 16 points, five rebounds and five assists. They show that he’s a better passer than dunker, dribbles at least as well if not better with his left hand as his right and was right there, in the air, ready to tip in a miss, had there been time left and had Svi Mykhailiuk’s game-winner popped out.

I declare color commentator Fran Fraschilla, @franfraschilla, the winner of the Twitter storm generated by Svi’s travel to glory with this Tweet: “The endorsement opportunities are starting to roll in for Svi Mykhailiuk. Travelocity just called.”

Runner-up goes to Scott Dyess, ?@scottdyess_RCJ, with “Whole new meaning of Svi for Three. But yes, it’s in the books.”

Or was it four steps? Either way, it moved Kansas to 2-0 in the Big 12 with a 90-88 victory and sent Bill Self to the chalkboard to try to figure out how to get his team to play tougher defense.

Svi’s winning walk led many to cite walk-themed songs, which was enough to send me to YouTube to relive my youth by taking a few more listens to old favorites, such as:

“Walk On By,” from childhood crush Dionne Warwick, cousin of the late Whitney Houston.

“These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” from childhood crush Nancy Sinatra.

“Walk On,” by Neil Young, my favorite for nearly 50 years.

“Walk Away Renee,” Four Tops, underrated Motown artists.

“I Walk the Line,” Johnny Cash, the late, great versatile voice from the past.