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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Player Shaquille Morris balances commitments

Team Player Danielle Prewitt November 13, 2013

Freshman Shaquille Morris is far from an ordinary college student. As a member of the men’s basketball team, he spends his days practicing, studying and — practicing.Juggling basketball, classes, homework...

Behind Wu: A life misunderstood

Team Player November 13, 2013

Julia Morgan encountered raised eyebrows and confused faces as she tried explaining WuShock to outsiders during her trip to Atlanta for the Final Four game last April.“Anybody that wasn’t Wichita State...

Replica jerseys highlight new basketball merchandise

Team Player Alex Perry November 13, 2013

Last season may have been the greatest in the history of Wichita State men’s basketball, but hard work happened on and off the court.With the university and the city of Wichita in an adrenaline-fueled...

Fear the wheat: Tips for the crowd at Koch

Team Player Cesar Duran November 13, 2013

This season, Charles Koch Arena will prepare to have its maximum attendance capacity of 10,506 fans pushed to the absolute limit with an ever-changing ocean of energetic, passionate sports fans.The Sunflower...

Moriah Dapprich (Left) and Michaela Dapprich (Right) cheer on the rest of their teammates during the WSU Vs. Southwest Baptist exhibition game on Sunday November 3rd at Koch Arena.

No sibling rivalry here: Michaela Dapprich talks about playing with sister Moriah

Assistant Coach November 13, 2013

The Dapprich sisters, Michaela and Moriah, are best friends. When it came time for Moriah to choose a school to play college basketball at, it was a no-brainer.From playing one-on-one against each other...

Tattoos keep players inspired with family and prayers

Team Player November 13, 2013

Tattoos can tell deeply personal stories and some of the men’s basketball players wear their stories on their sleeves.For these men, the tattoos are more than just cool designs — they are symbols of...

From left to right, Katy Field, Ed Field, Suzy Hicks, and Tim Hicks came out and showed their support for Marshallville.

Marshallville hopes to create ‘symbol’ on campus

Team Player November 13, 2013

A thumbs-up from Wichita State men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall is all it took.With a little extra confidence, sophomore Max Runyon ran up to Marshall and asked him to pose with his own face, enlarged...

Men’s basketball: Believe in repeat

Assistant Coach November 13, 2013

Everyone remembers last year’s men’s basketball team’s magnificent run to the Final Four, but now they are asked a tough question — can they do it again?Last year’s team made the Final Four for...

Women’s basketball looks to repeat championship season

Assistant Coach November 13, 2013

Jody Adams increased the number of Lady Shocker wins during each of her six seasons since becoming the Wichita State women’s head basketball coach.Last season’s Missouri Valley Conference Coach of...

Coach Jody Adams embraces Shocker success

Team Player Miri Gordon November 13, 2013

Jody Adams, Wichita State’s women’s basketball head coach, began her journey in Tennessee. However, entering her sixth season at WSU, she has made the Midwest her home.“I have embraced Wichita,”...

Final Four rings show Shockers are among champions

Assistant Coach November 13, 2013

In the kingdom of sports, championships are synonymous with hulking rings to display a team’s power. With their success in the NCAA tournament last year, Wichita State’s men’s basketball team joined...

Jamillah Bonner is a walk on freshman this year from Butler. She is expected to lead the womens basketball team this year.

Jamillah Bonner: ‘I just want to win’

Assistant Coach November 13, 2013

For junior guard Jamillah Bonner, coming home to play college basketball at Wichita State has a nice ring to it.A Wichita native, Bonner played high school basketball at Wichita Southeast High School where...

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