The KUsports.com Ratings

Joe Dineen tops ratings in 26-23 loss to Nicholls State

1 - Joe Dineen: Had 12 solo tackles, several in big spots, and four assists. Was flagged for a face-masking penalty early in Nicholls drive that resulted in the field goal that sent the game into overtime, one blemish on an otherwise impressive night. 2 - Stephon Robinson: Blocked a punt ...

Svi (for 3) tops ratings in blowout victory vs. Omaha

**1 - Svi Mykhailiuk:** Came out of aggressive from the tip and never let up. Made 6 of 7 3-pointers, scored 26 points and had four rebounds and four assists to go with one turnover. **2 - Devonte’ Graham:** Kept team moving at fast pace, made 5 of 7 3-pointers and had eight assists, ...

Travis Releford tops ratings; KU’s point guards struggle

**1. Travis Releford:** KU's best player in the NCAA Tournament fittingly was the Jayhawks' best player against Michigan. The senior was excellent in transition, locked down on Trey Burke when given that assignment and was aggressive attacking the rim. In his final game, the senior posted ...

Travis Releford stellar on both ends against North Carolina

**1. Travis Releford:** Releford held North Carolina's leading scorer in conference play, Reggie Bullock, to a season-low-tying five points on 1-for-7 shooting. The senior Releford was just as good offensively, leading KU with 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting. No shot was bigger than his ...

Jeff Withey shines, KU guards struggle against WKU

**1. Jeff Withey:** Easily Kansas' best player offensively and defensively. Withey once again feasted on a team that wasn't ready for his impact defensively, as he contributed seven of KU's nine blocks. The senior also was efficient when he received it in the post, scoring a game-high 17 ...

Jeff Withey flummoxes Kansas State once again

**1. Jeff Withey:** After three games, Kansas State is still no closer to solving the defensive riddle that is Jeff Withey. Though KU's senior center had only one block, he altered numerous shots and was the big reason KSU made just 15 of 36 shots from two-point range (42 percent). Withey ...