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
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Morris Udeze to Wichita State
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
Wichita State Downs Marquette, Advances to Maui Invitational Final
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
Wichita State lands UConn grad transfer Alterique Gilbert
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
Gregg Marshall reportedly out at Wichita State amid allegations of physical, verbal abuse; Is Thad Matta up next?
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?