Well, what a night it was inside Allen Fieldhouse. No. 3 Kansas clinched at least a share of the Big 12 regular season championship by defeating Texas Tech, 67-63. On a night when Bill Self’s squad shot just 22-of-56 (39.3%) from the field, 5-of-23 (21.7%) from behind the arc, and 18-of-22 (81.8) from the free-throw line, Kansas managed to make big-time plays late in the game to secure the victory.
First, what a night it was for Jalen Wilson, who scored a game-high 21 points, pulled down five rebounds, dished out two assists, blocked two shots, and was credited with one steal. Obviously, in converting just 6-of-16 field goals and going 0-of-5 from behind the arc, it was a struggle for Wilson on the offensive end of the court.
However, Wilson, in 38 minutes of action, connected on 9-of-10 free throws and made it a point to attack the basket when his shot wasn’t falling. I’ve been going back over some notes and I don’t ever recall Wilson forcing anything on the offensive end of the court or getting frustrated. He was, without question, aggressive on offense and looked to score the basketball, but when his shot wasn’t falling, he was great at attacking the basket and his nine makes from the free-throw line were absolutely huge.
In my opinion, there isn’t a better point guard in the Big 12 than Dajuan Harris, and very few in college basketball that have been as impressive this season. I mean, just look at the numbers and the wins this season and Kansas couldn’t be anywhere close to where they are now without Harris.
In 38 minutes of action, Harris scored 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field and 2-of-4 shooting from behind the arc. He dished out five assists, committed one turnover, swatted one shot, and added two steals.
When Harris isn’t in the game for Kansas, this team simply isn’t the same. He’s becoming more comfortable shooting from behind the arc and his ability to get to the basket and even score through contact is so damn impressive.
People can say whatever they want about Harris, but, at the end of the day, the most important number is wins. Kansas, with one regular season game left on the schedule, is 25-5 overall and 13-4 in the Big 12. The Jayhawks have won seven straight games and can clinch the Big 12 title outright with a Texas loss at TCU tomorrow night or by defeating the Longhorns in Austin on Saturday.
In the win, Harris dished out five assists and finished with 16 points (7-of-12). Kansas is 13-0 this season when Harris has made a three-pointer. He made two tonight. Harris’ five assists led the Jayhawks, and Harris has led the team in assists 24 times this season. Harris now has 147 steals in his career, tying Paul Pierce for 22nd on the Kansas all-time career steals list.
What a difference maker Kevin McCullar, Jr., has been for this team. Man, I know the guy has some struggles early on, but his play in Big 12 play, especially down the stretch, has been massive.
McCullar Jr. finished with 14 points and scored his 1,000th career point. McCullar has scored in double-figures in 19 games this season, including his last three games. McCullar was one rebound shy of a double-double, corralling nine rebounds in the contest.
If you watched the game, you could tell that this one meant a little bit more for McCullar, Jr., who transferred in from Texas Tech after last season. During KU’s current seven-game winning streak, he’s made so many big plays and that was the case again tonight.
McCullar, Jr., had two of the biggest blocks of the game, and his layup late in the contest, which put Kansas up by three points, might have been the single biggest possession of the game. With the ball rolling around on the court, McCullar, Jr., picked up the loose ball and converted what was, without question, a difficult layup.
I can’t count the number of games McCullar, Jr., has won for Kansas this season, but he was big tonight, banked in a shot against West Virginia, made two of the biggest plays against TCU, went for 13 points at Oklahoma, and 15 points at Oklahoma State. Points, steals, rebounds, and blocks, McCullar, Jr., has done a lot of everything for Kansas this season.
Here are just some of the highlights from Kevin McCullar, Jr., this season.
McCullar, Jr., blocked Bryce Thompson’s potential layup, which would have led to overtime, in the final seconds of KU’s 69-67 win over Oklahoma State on Dec. 31 at Allen Fieldhouse.
McCullar, Jr., was credited with five steals, along with 21 points, in KU’s 95-67 rout over rival Missouri on Dec. 10 in Columbia.
Against Kentucky, McCullar, Jr., hit a big three late in the game and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 77-68 road win after Kansas had lost three-straight games.
In one of the biggest performances of the season, McCullar, Jr., blocked a shot and tied up TCU’s Damion Baugh, which gave Kansas possession of the basketball, with the Jayhawks up three late in a 63-58 win at TCU on Feb. 20. Following the play McCullar, Jr., a 77.7% free-throw shooter, hit two free throws with 1.5 seconds left to give KU a two-possession advantage.
McCullar, Jr., hit a three with 11.8 seconds left in regulation to force overtime in a 69-68 win over Wisconsin on Nov. 24.
McCullar, Jr., was fouled on a drive to the basket, scored, and converted a free throw to give Kansas a 75-73 lead with 42 left in a 79-75 home win over Oklahoma on Jan. 10.
First, what a night it was for Jalen Wilson, who scored a game-high 21 points, pulled down five rebounds, dished out two assists, blocked two shots, and was credited with one steal. Obviously, in converting just 6-of-16 field goals and going 0-of-5 from behind the arc, it was a struggle for Wilson on the offensive end of the court.
However, Wilson, in 38 minutes of action, connected on 9-of-10 free throws and made it a point to attack the basket when his shot wasn’t falling. I’ve been going back over some notes and I don’t ever recall Wilson forcing anything on the offensive end of the court or getting frustrated. He was, without question, aggressive on offense and looked to score the basketball, but when his shot wasn’t falling, he was great at attacking the basket and his nine makes from the free-throw line were absolutely huge.
In my opinion, there isn’t a better point guard in the Big 12 than Dajuan Harris, and very few in college basketball that have been as impressive this season. I mean, just look at the numbers and the wins this season and Kansas couldn’t be anywhere close to where they are now without Harris.
In 38 minutes of action, Harris scored 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field and 2-of-4 shooting from behind the arc. He dished out five assists, committed one turnover, swatted one shot, and added two steals.
When Harris isn’t in the game for Kansas, this team simply isn’t the same. He’s becoming more comfortable shooting from behind the arc and his ability to get to the basket and even score through contact is so damn impressive.
People can say whatever they want about Harris, but, at the end of the day, the most important number is wins. Kansas, with one regular season game left on the schedule, is 25-5 overall and 13-4 in the Big 12. The Jayhawks have won seven straight games and can clinch the Big 12 title outright with a Texas loss at TCU tomorrow night or by defeating the Longhorns in Austin on Saturday.
In the win, Harris dished out five assists and finished with 16 points (7-of-12). Kansas is 13-0 this season when Harris has made a three-pointer. He made two tonight. Harris’ five assists led the Jayhawks, and Harris has led the team in assists 24 times this season. Harris now has 147 steals in his career, tying Paul Pierce for 22nd on the Kansas all-time career steals list.
What a difference maker Kevin McCullar, Jr., has been for this team. Man, I know the guy has some struggles early on, but his play in Big 12 play, especially down the stretch, has been massive.
McCullar Jr. finished with 14 points and scored his 1,000th career point. McCullar has scored in double-figures in 19 games this season, including his last three games. McCullar was one rebound shy of a double-double, corralling nine rebounds in the contest.
If you watched the game, you could tell that this one meant a little bit more for McCullar, Jr., who transferred in from Texas Tech after last season. During KU’s current seven-game winning streak, he’s made so many big plays and that was the case again tonight.
McCullar, Jr., had two of the biggest blocks of the game, and his layup late in the contest, which put Kansas up by three points, might have been the single biggest possession of the game. With the ball rolling around on the court, McCullar, Jr., picked up the loose ball and converted what was, without question, a difficult layup.
I can’t count the number of games McCullar, Jr., has won for Kansas this season, but he was big tonight, banked in a shot against West Virginia, made two of the biggest plays against TCU, went for 13 points at Oklahoma, and 15 points at Oklahoma State. Points, steals, rebounds, and blocks, McCullar, Jr., has done a lot of everything for Kansas this season.
Here are just some of the highlights from Kevin McCullar, Jr., this season.
McCullar, Jr., blocked Bryce Thompson’s potential layup, which would have led to overtime, in the final seconds of KU’s 69-67 win over Oklahoma State on Dec. 31 at Allen Fieldhouse.
McCullar, Jr., was credited with five steals, along with 21 points, in KU’s 95-67 rout over rival Missouri on Dec. 10 in Columbia.
Against Kentucky, McCullar, Jr., hit a big three late in the game and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 77-68 road win after Kansas had lost three-straight games.
In one of the biggest performances of the season, McCullar, Jr., blocked a shot and tied up TCU’s Damion Baugh, which gave Kansas possession of the basketball, with the Jayhawks up three late in a 63-58 win at TCU on Feb. 20. Following the play McCullar, Jr., a 77.7% free-throw shooter, hit two free throws with 1.5 seconds left to give KU a two-possession advantage.
McCullar, Jr., hit a three with 11.8 seconds left in regulation to force overtime in a 69-68 win over Wisconsin on Nov. 24.
McCullar, Jr., was fouled on a drive to the basket, scored, and converted a free throw to give Kansas a 75-73 lead with 42 left in a 79-75 home win over Oklahoma on Jan. 10.
