How Devon Dotson lifted KU against Texas — with help from a play that worked before

Devon Dotson laughed while the replay on the iPhone in front of him.

This was in front of his locker following Kansas’ 65-57 victory over Texas, and Dotson’s second-half Eurostep was even more impressive on second glance.

“That’s pretty cool,” he said with a smile.

The play was desperately needed, too.

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KU’s lead sat at just six late in the second half. The Jayhawks hadn’t had a field goal in more than five minutes, and needing a momentum shift, coach Bill Self decided to put things in the hands of his freshman point guard.