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Freshman Nhug Bosch Duran drives towards the basket during Shocker Madness on Oct. 12 inside Charles Koch Arena.

After a year of learning, Duran is ready to show her newfound strength

Julia Nightengale, Reporter November 15, 2022

After a year of adapting to a  new culture and new basketball rules, Nhug Bosch Duran, a Spain native, is more ready than ever for the 2022-2023 women's basketball season to start. “I think my freshman...

Senior forward Trajata Colbert goes up for a basket during the exhibition game against Missouri Southern on Nov. 1 at Charles Koch Arena. Colbert scored 14 points.

Trajata Colbert motivates younger players in hopes of a winning season

Victor DiMartino, Reporter November 14, 2022

Senior Trajata Colbert, a 6-foot-2 guard, is ready to lead an experienced team.  “[She has] a lot of experience and has been a leadership force, and I’m really proud of how she’s developed both...

Sophomore gaurd Jaron Pierre Jr. drives down inside Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 2. Pierre had five points, two assists and two steals in a 83-52 win against Newman in an exhibiton game.

‘The coach kept it real with me’: Sophomore guard puts faith in men’s basketball program

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter November 14, 2022

Sophomore guard Jaron Pierre Jr. looks forward to success on a court far from home. Born and raised in New Orleans, he joined the Shocker’s basketball team after transferring from the University of Southern...

Senior Curtessia Dean celebrates a 3-point shot made by her teammate during Shocker Madness on Oct. 27 in Charles Koch Arena.

The ‘New New’ of the women’s basketball team

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter November 13, 2022

Senior guard Curtessia Dean misses the court when she can’t play. In hopes of getting more play time, Dean decided to play for the Shockers. Since the beginning of her basketball career in the sixth...

Senior Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler poses for a photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

One year later, Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler returns for one more season

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter November 13, 2022

Senior forward Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler is back in Wichita after a year away to rejoin his teammates on the basketball court.  After playing for the Shockers from 2018-2021, Poor Bear-Chandler left...

Jillian Carroll Letrinko rushes onto to the Court to greet Shocker Fans on Oct. 27 at Shocker Madness.

Fans can expect a new energy at game days

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Reporter November 13, 2022

The athletics fan engagement team added two emcees as part of their plan to bring in new game day elements to Charles Koch Arena.  Prior to the start of the 2022-23 season, Shocker athletics announced...

Junior guard Colby Rogers participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18. Rogers is currently waiting on a waiver from the NCAA that will determine his eligibility to play this season.

Colby Rogers ready to work despite unsure playing eligibility

Mia Hennen, News Editor November 11, 2022

After hopping coast-to-coast the last few years, junior guard Colby Rogers transferred to the Shockers men's basketball program to further his basketball career. Rogers started his collegiate career...

Sophomore guard Shamaryah Duncan prepares to shoot a 3-pointer during the 3-point contest on Oct. 27 during Shocker Madness. Duncan only appeared in one round after she fell to Curtessia Dean 11-10.

Shamaryah Duncan combines career aspirations and basketball career

Allison Campbell, Reporter November 10, 2022

Teaser: A Waco, Texas, native, Duncan is one of eight returning players who will take on leadership roles to improve upon the skills of the new seven incoming players and is considered one of the four...

Sophomore Quincy Ballard dunks the ball during the game against Central Arkansas at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 7.

Tallest player on the team aims to help the inside game

Emmie Boese, Sports Editor November 9, 2022

Quincy Ballard didn’t start playing an organized game of basketball until his freshman year of high school. The now seven-foot center decided that he should give it a shot because of the size advantage...

Junior point gaurd DJ McCarty drives to the basket against Missouri Southern in an exhibition game on Nov. 1 in Charles Koch Arena. MCartys averaged a career-high 8.1 points.

DJ McCarty ready to go on and off the court

Jacinda Hall, Reporter November 8, 2022

Junior point guard DJ McCarty is known for shooting hoops on the court. Off the court, though, she likes to relax with a game of pool or watch a show on Netflix.  “I like to play pool; I like to...

Senior forward Jane Asinde goes to make a pass during the exhibition game against Missouri Southern on Nov. 1 at Charles Koch Arena. Asinde had 15 points and 17 rebounds.

Jane Asinde uses improved confidence and homesickness as motivation

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Reporter November 8, 2022

Jane Asinde’s pregame ritual is to listen to gospel music which helps her get in the zone for games.  Asinde is a senior forward for the women's team. She is from Kampala, Uganda, and has not visited...

Jalen Ricks shoots his final 3-pointer of the night during the 3-point contest on Oct. 27 at Shocker Madness. Ricks only appeared in one round after he fell to Colby Rogers.

Starting young: Jalen Ricks’ history with basketball runs deep

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor November 8, 2022

When redshirt freshman guard Jalen Ricks was a little kid, his dad built him a basketball court with a shooting machine.  “I’ve been getting a shot since I can remember,” Ricks said.  Ricks...

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