Post by LIONS90045 on Dec 18, 2014 15:12:40 GMT -5
Wichita State Shockers
Member Missouri Valley Conference
Last season undefeated until post-season, when they
lost to Kentucky in 2nd round of NCAAs.
2014-15 Record: W 8 – L 1 (Utah in OT)
Roster/PPG
31 BAKER, Ron.........G 6’4” 220 JR 18.0
12 CARTER, Darius.....F 6’7” 245 SR 12.7
23 VANVLEET, Fred.....G 6’0” 195 JR 12.6
32 COTTON, Tekele.....G 6’3” 205 SR 9.5
03 WESSEL, Evan.......G 6’4” 218 JR 4.2
00 KELLY, Rashard.....F 6’7” 232 FR 4.0
24 MORRIS, Shaquille..F 6’7” 261 FR 3.7
10 HOLLAND, Ria'n.....G 6’0” 148 FR 3.4
20 NURGER, Rauno......C 6’10” 242 FR 3.3
40 GLASS, Tevin.......F 6’8” 206 JR 3.3
01 BROWN, Zach........F 6’6” 213 FR 2.4
04 HENDERSON, Corey...G 6’2” 170 FR 1.6
15 WALKER, Jared......G 6’3” 180 FR 1.0
21 WAMUKOTA, Bush.....C 6’11” 232 JR 1.0
14 SIMON, John Robert.G 5’10” 171 SO 0.0
05 BUSH, Zach.........F 6’6” 200 SO 0.0
www.nmnathletics.com/fls/7500/stats/mbasketball/2014/teamcume.htm
Wichita State did lose their top scorer from last season: Early 16.4 ppg but all the other top scorers return, including guards: Baker 13.1, VanVleet 11.6, Cotton 10.3, and Wiggins 5.1; and forwards: Carter 7.9 and Lufile 5.9.
Their 7 new roster members include one 6’3” guard, two JC transfers (Wamukota 7’0” 225 Center, Glass 6’8” 195 PF), and 4 additional front court players (Brown 6’7” 180 SF, Kelly 6’7” 210 PF, Nurger 6’10” 230 PF, and Hamilton 6’8” 200 PF).
Brown, Kelly and Nurger are all 3-star recruits.
I happened to catch the last 6 minutes of their latest game vs Alabama. The Shockers had trailed the whole game and were down 11 points when their comeback roared to life. A relentless pressing defense precipitated numerous turnovers by the Tide and an aggressive but patient offense resulted in many lay ups in the paint. The Shockers prevailed 53-52 to preserve their undefeated streak at home.
We’ll have our hands full on Monday.
Witchita State is currently ranked #2 Mid-Major (behind Gonzaga) and #11 in the nation.
Gametime: Monday, Dec 22, 8 p.m. in Honolulu – first round Diamond Head Classic.
TV: ESPNU
Member Missouri Valley Conference
Last season undefeated until post-season, when they
lost to Kentucky in 2nd round of NCAAs.
2014-15 Record: W 8 – L 1 (Utah in OT)
Roster/PPG
31 BAKER, Ron.........G 6’4” 220 JR 18.0
12 CARTER, Darius.....F 6’7” 245 SR 12.7
23 VANVLEET, Fred.....G 6’0” 195 JR 12.6
32 COTTON, Tekele.....G 6’3” 205 SR 9.5
03 WESSEL, Evan.......G 6’4” 218 JR 4.2
00 KELLY, Rashard.....F 6’7” 232 FR 4.0
24 MORRIS, Shaquille..F 6’7” 261 FR 3.7
10 HOLLAND, Ria'n.....G 6’0” 148 FR 3.4
20 NURGER, Rauno......C 6’10” 242 FR 3.3
40 GLASS, Tevin.......F 6’8” 206 JR 3.3
01 BROWN, Zach........F 6’6” 213 FR 2.4
04 HENDERSON, Corey...G 6’2” 170 FR 1.6
15 WALKER, Jared......G 6’3” 180 FR 1.0
21 WAMUKOTA, Bush.....C 6’11” 232 JR 1.0
14 SIMON, John Robert.G 5’10” 171 SO 0.0
05 BUSH, Zach.........F 6’6” 200 SO 0.0
www.nmnathletics.com/fls/7500/stats/mbasketball/2014/teamcume.htm
Wichita State did lose their top scorer from last season: Early 16.4 ppg but all the other top scorers return, including guards: Baker 13.1, VanVleet 11.6, Cotton 10.3, and Wiggins 5.1; and forwards: Carter 7.9 and Lufile 5.9.
Their 7 new roster members include one 6’3” guard, two JC transfers (Wamukota 7’0” 225 Center, Glass 6’8” 195 PF), and 4 additional front court players (Brown 6’7” 180 SF, Kelly 6’7” 210 PF, Nurger 6’10” 230 PF, and Hamilton 6’8” 200 PF).
Brown, Kelly and Nurger are all 3-star recruits.
I happened to catch the last 6 minutes of their latest game vs Alabama. The Shockers had trailed the whole game and were down 11 points when their comeback roared to life. A relentless pressing defense precipitated numerous turnovers by the Tide and an aggressive but patient offense resulted in many lay ups in the paint. The Shockers prevailed 53-52 to preserve their undefeated streak at home.
We’ll have our hands full on Monday.
Witchita State is currently ranked #2 Mid-Major (behind Gonzaga) and #11 in the nation.
Gametime: Monday, Dec 22, 8 p.m. in Honolulu – first round Diamond Head Classic.
TV: ESPNU