Aussie Aussie Aussie! Kansas basketball player ratings from A to Z in win vs. Manhattan

Nov 10, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Johnny Furphy (10) and head coach Bill Self react during the second half against the Manhattan Jaspers at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Johnny Furphy (10) and head coach Bill Self react during the second half against the Manhattan Jaspers at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 10, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) celebrates after dunking the ball during the first half against the Manhattan Jaspers at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) celebrates after dunking the ball during the first half against the Manhattan Jaspers at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

Tier 2: Baby Jays

5. KJ Adams

KJ was efficient in cutting to the basket and getting dunk after dunk. His only miss coming on a little jumper he attempted. He had 14 emphatic points, five rebounds, two blocks, one assist, and one steal.

6. Parker Braun

Parker continues to come in and provide solid backup minutes. He played 17 minutes and was a perfect 4-of-4 from the field, including a made three. He finished with 10 points, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals.

7. Jamari McDowell

Jamari had a solid debut and showed he should be factored into being a contributor this year. He showed a burst and athleticism that should be a nice change of pace and benefit the ‘Hawks when he sees the floor. He played 14 minutes and was 1-of-4 from the field, nailing a three. He finished with five points, six rebounds, one assist, and one steal.