KANSAS 112 75 TENNESSEE TECH
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SEASON IN REVIEW
NOVEMBER 27,2009
Taylor scores 18 in Jayhawks' win
ALOHA 31
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Sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor battles to break past a Tennessee Tech guard for a loose ball on Nov. 27. Taylor led the Jayhawks with a season high 18 points in Kansas' 112-75 win.
After a rough start to the season, Taylor put in extra time in the gym and it showed Friday. He said he hoped this game was the end of his slump.
A few dunks were all it took for Tyshawn Taylor and Cole Aldrich to break out of their respective slumps Friday night.
Taylor's shabby performance in previous games, like his seven turnovers against Memphis, had fallen short of optimistic pre-season expectations. However, his aggressive offensive play Friday night was a good sign for the Jayhawks.
"I was getting open shots in other games," he said. "They just weren't falling for me. I knew it was going to come eventually."
By Corey Thibodeaux cthibodeaux@kansan.com
Taylor scored a season-high 18 points in the Jayhawks' 112-75 victory against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.
"I think it's over," Taylor said. "I feel good, I'm happy. I just have to keep working."
ALCORN STATE
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DECEMBER 2, 2009
Huge run puts away Alcorn State
By Corey Thibodeaux
cthibodeaux@kansan.com
Freshman forward Thomas Robinson finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds Wednesday, logging his first career doubledouble in the 98-31 domination of Alcorn State.
With a 36-0 run in the first half, one point shy of the NCAA record, the Jayhawks could have easily let up and played soft. Robinson said.
But Kansas coach Bill Self kept his players aggressive.
"He kept preaching to us we need to respect our opponents no matter what the score is." Robinson said.
Cole Aldrich finished with a doubledouble of his own, putting in 13 points on 5-6 shooting and 16 rebounds to go along with three blocks.
Freshman guard Xavier Henry throws down a dunk against Alcom State. Henry and the Jayhawks defeated the Braves 98-31 on Dec. 2.
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DECEMBER 6,2009
Jayhawks defeat Bruins on the road
By Corey Thibodeaux cthibodeaux@kansan.com
LOS ANGELES — Markieff Morris doesn't show emotion on the court. No matter the situation, he doesn't change his nonchalant demeanor.
"It's just how I am," Morris said. "I'm just laid back. I just like to smile when things are going bad."
The result was a season-high 19 points for Morris, leading Kansas to a 73-61 victory against UCLA Sunday. He shot 8-for-11 from the floor and added six rebounds.
But during practice last week, that attitude caught up to him. Kansas coach Bill Self accused Morris of a lack of aggression and a lazy attitude.
"I just ran with it," Morris said. "I just felt like I had a chip on my shoulder coming into the game."
"Markieff was our best player today, without question." Self said. "I thought he played terrific."
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Sophomore center Markieff Morris sinks a reverse lay-up off an assist from Cole Aldrich. Morris hit eight of 11 for 19 points in the Jayhawks 73-61 against UCLA.
DECEMBER 9,2009
Kansas keeps rolling against Radford
By Corey Thibodeaux
cthibodeaux@kansan.com
Make that two starting freshmen.
Elijah Johnson replaced Tyshawn Taylor in the starting lineup during the Kansas' 99-64 victory against Radford Wednesday.
"Coach just mentioned it to me yesterday,"he said. "I didn't think too much of it.I just saw it as an opportunity."
Johnson finished with a career-high 11 points and made every sort of play you can make as a point guard. Johnson gave the Jayhawks a playmaking penetrator and a pesky defender.
His first start was short-lived though, with Johnson having two fouls in the first four minutes. He came back in with just under six minutes to go in the first half and quickly made up for his absence with a three.
Starting the game on the court is more comfortable, Johnson said, and it showed in his performance tonight.
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Junior center Cole Aldrich slams a dunk against Radford on Dec. 9. Aldrich led the Jayhawks alongside Sherron Collins with 15 points and nine boards.
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE WAVE APRIL 7,2010
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