Quentin Grimes is playing with good poise today. Appeared to blow that defensive assignment on the last Northeastern 3 but his offensive efficiency has been smooth. Needs to hit a shot. #KUbball leads 31-22. 3:29 1H
Smart play by Dotson, anticipating the lob for Green after he made the defensive switch. Steal for Dotson. Layup for Dedric on the other end. #KUbball up 35-24
K.J.'s playing big minutes. Looks real comfortable. When I talked to K.J. & Dedric's mom, Dedra, a couple weeks ago, one thing she told me that I couldn't get into the Dedric story was what she told Self when they were talking transferring. "Coach, my boys are winners." #KUbball
All things considered, a really good half for #KUbball -- Effort was up, execution was strong. But they should be encouraged by the fact that they can play better. KU leads 37-25 at Halftime.
Dotson has been stellar on both ends of the floor and unstoppable in transition. He nearly banks in a 3 at the 1st half buzzer. #KUbball up 37-25 at the break. 9 points and 3 boards for the freshman PG.
Here's what the #KUbball D did to Northeastern in that first half, with length, athleticism and effort... Numbers look better than the live product did. But solid either way you cut it up. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2NmNTjUwAAmRhY.jpg
Rough start to the 2nd half on both ends for #KUbball -- Looked passive, unsure, lacked aggression and no fire. Timeout Self. KU lead down to 37-30 17:05 2H
Dotson tweaked his ankle battling for that rebound. Stays on the floor and looks OK but he sits at the dead ball. Left foot. Something to watch. #KUbball
Coaches and players up off the KU bench to applaud Agbaji's offensive rebound and tip-in. Then KJ Lawson scores vs NU's poor transition D and #KUbball leads 53-32. 8 points/3 boards for KJ off the bench.
That last play/pass by Moore was so bad and so unnecessary, Self's going to put Dotson back in with #KUbball up 20. If Charlie learned to play within himself and didn't try to do too much, he'd help. For whatever reason, he can't keep it to that, though.
Those Dotson FTs put #KUbball up 30 — THIRTY! — in a game that Vegas had as a 6-point KU advantage. Unreal. KU's D has been good and Northeastern never got comfortable.