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Wichita State Shockers Moving On From ‘Mid-Major’ Status

January 14, 2023 by Zags Blog Leave a Comment

By AMAN KIDWAI Despite losing the top three scorers from 2016’s NCAA Tournament at-large qualifier, this year’s Wichita State Shockers have developed into a formidable squad. They’re ranked No. 21 in the AP Poll, No. 22 in the Coaches’ Poll, 10th in the KenPom efficiency rankings, and now have a 30-4 record after defeating Illinois State in the Missouri Valley Conference … [Read more...] about Wichita State Shockers Moving On From ‘Mid-Major’ Status

Wichita State Officially Joins American Athletic Conference

January 14, 2023 by Zags Blog Leave a Comment

Commissioner Mike Aresco announced today the addition of Wichita State to the American Athletic Conference in men’s and women’s basketball and Olympic sports beginning on July 1, 2017. The American’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to accept Wichita State as its newest member. “We are pleased and proud to welcome Wichita State to The American,” Aresco said. “This is a … [Read more...] about Wichita State Officially Joins American Athletic Conference

AP source: Wichita State in serious talks to join AAC

January 14, 2023 by Zags Blog Leave a Comment

By PAT EATON-ROBB HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Wichita State and the American Athletic Conference are in serious talks to have the school join the league as a non-football member as early as next fall, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Friday. No move would be announced before the end of the NCAA Tournament, according to the person who spoke to The Associated … [Read more...] about AP source: Wichita State in serious talks to join AAC

Unlike Kentucky, Wichita State Produces NBA Players in Four Years, Not One-and-Dones

January 14, 2023 by Zags Blog Leave a Comment

INDIANAPOLIS — Neither Landry Shamet nor any of his Wichita States teammates were ever seriously recruited by Kentucky. “They never talked to me,” Shamet, a 6-foot-4 redshirt freshman guard from Kansas Citym said here ahead of the South Regional second-round game between No. 10 Wichita State and No. 2 Kentucky on Sunday. Shamet ultimately chose the Shockers over Colorado. He … [Read more...] about Unlike Kentucky, Wichita State Produces NBA Players in Four Years, Not One-and-Dones

Wichita State lands UConn grad transfer Alterique Gilbert

January 14, 2023 by Zags Blog Leave a Comment

By JACOB POLACHECK UConn grad transfer Alterique Gilbert is transferring to Wichita State, he announced Saturday via Twitter. I am excited to announce that I will be attending Wichita state University this fall! Let’s go shocker nation!!! pic.twitter.com/gjGFdc5H8o— Alterique Gilbert (@Alterique_G) March 28, 2020 “I’m excited to announce that I will be attending … [Read more...] about Wichita State lands UConn grad transfer Alterique Gilbert

Wichita State Downs Marquette, Advances to Maui Invitational Final

January 14, 2023 by Zags Blog Leave a Comment

By: MIKE McCURRY Playing without one of their stars, Wichita State likely cannot be properly assessed until after Markis McDuffie returns from injury. That being said, the Shockers as currently constructed have as good an argument as anyone—outside of maybe Duke—to lay claim to being the country’s most complete team. The latest evidence supporting that notion came on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Wichita State Downs Marquette, Advances to Maui Invitational Final

Morris Udeze to Wichita State

January 14, 2023 by Zags Blog Leave a Comment

Morris Udeze, the 6-foot-8 center from Montverde (FL) Academy, committed to Wichita State on Wednesday. Ranked the No. 17 center in the Class of 2018 per 247Sports.com, he also considered Butler and Ohio State. He has visited all of his final three. “Great people, great coaching staff,” Udeze said. “There’s a lot of opportunity down there. I have a great relationship with the … [Read more...] about Morris Udeze to Wichita State

Gregg Marshall reportedly out at Wichita State amid allegations of physical, verbal abuse; Is Thad Matta up next?

January 14, 2023 by Zags Blog Leave a Comment

By ADAM ZAGORIA Wichita State will reportedly part ways with head men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall this week over alleged physical and verbal abuse, and he could be replaced by longtime Ohio State coach Thad Matta. With the 2020-21 college basketball season set to begin Nov. 25, Seth Davis of The Athletic reported that Matta could replace Marshall immediately. If … [Read more...] about Gregg Marshall reportedly out at Wichita State amid allegations of physical, verbal abuse; Is Thad Matta up next?

Three-Star guard Jalen Ricks commits to Wichita State

January 14, 2023 by Zags Blog Leave a Comment

By TOBIAS BASS Jalen Ricks, the 6-foot-7 shooting guard from Oak Hill Academy (VA), committed to Wichita State on Sunday. Ricks chose the Shockers over Oklahoma State, TCU, Towson, Arkansas, Ohio, Oral Roberts, and Southern Illinois. “Jalen is a wing that has great three-point range, can score from mid-range, and really rebounds his position,” legenday Oak Hill coach … [Read more...] about Three-Star guard Jalen Ricks commits to Wichita State

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