Here's Johnny! Kansas basketball player ratings from A to Z for KU's win at Oklahoma State

Our three-tier player ratings for the Kansas basketball win
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In his second consecutive start, Johnny Furphy provided a big spark for the Kansas basketball offense Tuesday night. Johnny was a perfect 5-for-5 from the field in the first half, including a perfect 3-for-3 from deep to pace the Jayhawks with 15 first-half points.

Kansas jumped on the Cowboys from the beginning and didn't relent. Dominating the first half, KU went into halftime with a 48-33 lead. The second half saw more of the same as the Jayhawks extended their lead. The Jayhawks shared the ball to the tune of 21 assists, outrebounded, and outplayed Oklahoma State all night.

The Jayhawks finished shooting over 62% from the field on their way to a 90-66 route on the road. Former Jayhawk Bryce Thompson led the Cowboys with 20 points.

Kansas Basketball Player Ratings vs. Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State Cowboys guard John-Michael Wright (51) defends Kansas Jayhawks guard Johnny Furphy
Oklahoma State Cowboys guard John-Michael Wright (51) defends Kansas Jayhawks guard Johnny Furphy / BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY

Tier 1: Big Jays

1. Johnny Furphy

Johnny making his second consecutive start and 3rd of the season brought that next-level play that can push KU to the next level of greatness. Johnny did it all for the Jayhawks in having his best game as a Jayhawk. He filled the stat sheet with 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and no turnovers. On top of all of that, he played the best defense of his career and did a great job keeping players in front of him. You could see what he adds to the Jayhawks when he is on the floor. Johnny played his most minutes of the year with 33 and is cementing his case to start the rest of the year.

2. Hunter Dickinson

Hunter makes the game look easy. He can score from wherever he touches the ball, and he did just that. Dickinson was 9-for-14 from the field en route to leading the Jayhawks in scoring with 21 points. Hunter added seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and two turnovers.

3. Kevin McCullar

Kevin quietly put up a solid night as he poured in several baskets down the stretch in the second half. McCullar finished with 18 points, six rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and three turnovers. Kev played solid defense and continues to fill up the stat sheet.

4. KJ Adams

KJ was his usual consistent self, going 8-for-10 from the field with several big finishes at the rim. It should be noted that he did knock down 2 mid-range jumpers, which was great to see him shoot them with confidence and knock them down. KJ finished with 16 points, four rebounds, five assists, one block, and two turnovers.