Kansas Jayhawks Soar To Elite Eight

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Kansas Jayhawks Soar To Elite Eight

Brnadon Rush didn't miss a shot.

San Jose, CA -- The Kansas Jayhawks are on the brink of going to the Final four. Brandon Rush scored 12 points without missing a shot and Kansas eked out a 61-to-58 victory over Southern Illinois in the West Regional semifinals.

Darrell Arthur and Russell Robinson scored nine points apiece to help the 27-and-4 Jayhawks avoid the upset. Kansas won its 14th straight game by nursing a small lead through the final minutes against a defense that made the Jayhawks work for every basket.


Jamaal Tatum scored 19 points in his final college game for the fourth-seeded Salukis, who wind up 28-and-7.

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Originally Posted by StcChief

correct....moves you on to 8 teams. but 4...2....or 1?

Who know's what will happen once you get to the final four, but getting past the elite eight? I'm not really worried after watching the UCLA Pitt game. I was at the game and it was one of the saddest excuses of college ball I've seen. The way they played last night neither team belonged in the NIT much less the NCAA.

Neither team wanted to win that game last night, it was painful to watch. People will claim great defense but that was a sloppy sloppy game. Hell if pitt made even 30% of their shots within 3ft of the basket they would have won. I was rooting at that game for Pitt to win in the begining because the crowd was definately UCLA heavy and I didn't want the crowd in the game sat. But after watching the game I relized that it probably didn't matter. If UCLA keeps playing the way they've been playing the last 5-6 games, the game will be over by half time.

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The Keegan Ratings: Darnell proves he's the pulse

By Tom Keegan
March 22, 2007 | 7 comments

After each KU basketball game this season, this is where you can find out the basketball equivalent of The Nielsen Ratings from Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan. He'll rate the Jayhawks' individual performances from top to bottom, telling you who was worth tuning in to watch and who has seen better days. If you agree or maybe even differ, make sure to comment and tell Tom how you really feel.

1. Darnell Jackson: Repeatedly picked up loose balls, had a huge steal late, made both free throws with 1:44 left, did his job in composed fashion on the press break, battled hard for big boards, made all three field goal attempts, hollered encouragement to wake up slumbering teammates and generally played the best all-around game on the team on the way to eight points and five rebounds.

2. Brandon Rush: Scored eight of his team-high 12 points in the second half.

3. Darrell Arthur: Had trouble rebounding because of the physical nature of the game, but hit some big buckets on his way to a nine-point night.

4. Russell Robinson: Had three steals, including a huge one in the end. Didn't have his shooting touch and committed four turnovers, but didn't lose his aggressiveness.

5. Rodrick Stewart: Came off the bench, immediately took a charge and soon after soared in the lane for a jumpshot he swished. Also came up with a big offensive rebound that somehow escaped the notice of the stat crew.

6. Sherron Collins: The constant trapping gave him trouble and he turned it over three times. His coast-to-coast drive was a beauty though.

7. Julian Wright: He has fallen in love too much with the one-handed lefty shot. The ultra-physical play didn't bring out the best in him and he was limited to 28 minutes.

8. Mario Chalmers: The first sign this was going to be a long night for him came early when a loose ball was in his vicinity, he didn't dive on the floor for it, and an SIU player came up with it. Missed three free throws and committed four turnovers.

9. Sasha Kaun: The Salukis were too quick for him and he was limited to 11 minutes, three in the second half. He had just one rebound.

The Keegan Ratings: Season Standings (total points and average rank)
1. Brandon Rush (126, 37 games) 3.41 (Breaks tie with Wright for 1st)
2. Julian Wright (131, 37 games) 3.54
3. Mario Chalmers (133, 37 games) 3.59
4. Sherron Collins (161, 37 games) 4.35
5. Russell Robinson (163, 36 games) 4.53
6. Darrell Arthur (183, 37 games) 4.95
7. Darnell Jackson (221, 37 games) 5.97 (Jumps Kaun for 7th)
8. Sasha Kaun (198, 33 games) 6.00
9. Rodrick Stewart (263, 29 games) 9.07
10. Jeremy Case (178, 19 games) 9.37
11. Brady Morningstar (156, 16 games) 9.75
12. Matt Kleinmann (190, 17 games) 11.18
13. Brennan Bechard (150, 12 games) 12.50
14. Brad Witherspoon (131, 10 games) 13.10