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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2015
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BASKETBALL REWIND
HALF SUMMARIES
1st half
With Kansas already on a 7-1 run, Wayne Selden Jr. rejected Marcus Foster on one end before sprinting down the court and draining a three, putting the Jayhawks up 11. The Jayhawks weren't letting up either, as they'd score the game's next two baskets.
2nd half
GAME TO REMEMBER
After Selden scored to put the Jayhawks up 14, the Jayhawks got another opportunity in transition, as Perry Ellis threw the ball up the court to Frank Mason III, who finished off the break with a layup. Each time Kansas State started to cut into the deficit, Kansas was able to respond, and unlike the TCU game, this contest was never in doubt.
Wayne Selden Jr. was the most complete player for the Jayhawks against the Wildcats, scoring 14 points, while adding four blocks, two rebounds and two assists. Selden also did a tremendous job defending Marcus Foster, who needed 23 shooting possessions to score 19 points (18 FGA). After Selden, Perry Ellis and Kelly Oubre Jr. both had stretches where they were really effective; but overall, it was Selden who led the Jayhawks to victory, especially in the second half, when the margin started to narrow.
GAME TO FORGET
Cliff Alexander had a pretty forgetful game, as he was held scoreless in 19 minutes of action. Kansas State coach Bruce Weber noted that the team tried to go at Alexander when he was in the game, and Kansas coach Bill Self agreed, adding that Alexander looked like he was "a little off."
UNSUNG HERO
Once again, Brannen Greene was the spark of the bench for the Jayhawks, scoring 11 points in just 14 minutes of game time. The sophomore made three of his four three-point attempts, and after the game Self raved about his performance. Self said Greene "really bailed us out," while adding that he was one of the best shooters he'd seen in his time at the University of Kansas.
BEN LIPOWITZ/KANSAN
Freshman guard Devonte' Graham attempts a layup in Saturday's win against Kansas State. Graham had three points and four assists in his 18 minutes of playing time. BEN LIPOWITZ/KANSAN
PERRY ELLIS
POINTS: 16
REBOUNDS: 12
TOP PERFORMERS
K-STATE
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17-40
MARCUS FOSTER
POINTS: 19
REBOUNDS: 6