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TBT: Sideline Cancer upsets Aftershocks, lose out on the $2 million dream

Sean Marty, Sports Reporter July 27, 2019

Wichita—Sideline Cancer defeated the Aftershocks, 87-79, in the second round of The Basketball Tournament in Wichita. In the first half, neither the Aftershocks nor Sideline Cancer were able to pull...

TBT: What to expect from Sideline Cancer

Sean Marty, Reporter July 27, 2019

The Aftershocks are going into their second-round matchup against Sideline Cancer with a defensive mentality, their head coach said. “It’s going to be a defensive game at the end of the day,”...

TBT: Frankamp, Early credit record crowd to Aftershocks second half comeback

Marshall Sunner, Reporter July 26, 2019

WICHITA– In the past, Charles Koch Arena was quiet in the summers. Off-season workouts would be going on, but the seats would be eerily empty. This summer, that would change. On January 29, the city...

TBT: Aftershocks overcome Iowa United, keep $2 million hopes alive

Marshall Sunner and Sean Marty July 25, 2019

WICHITA– Over 7,000 fans packed into Charles Koch Arena on Thursday night to watch Wichita State’s newly founded alumni team, the Aftershocks, take on Iowa United, a team made up of Iowa, Iowa State,...

Self Mades Elijah Johnson dribbles the ball during The Basketball Tournaments first round game against Sideline Cancer on Thursday inside Charles Koch Arena.

TBT: No. 3 Self Made trounced by No. 6 Sideline Cancer in Wichita Regional opener

Marshall Sunner, Reporter July 25, 2019

WICHITA– Charles Koch Arena came to life Thursday evening for the first round of The Basketball Tournament. The first game of the night presented a match-up with Kansas's alumni team, and No. 3 seeded...

Wichita State forward Rashard Kelly is announced as one of the starting five before the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Koch Arena.

OPINION: Sunflower staffers predict outcomes for TBT’s Wichita Regional

Marshall Sunner and Sean Marty July 24, 2019

The Basketball Tournament is nearing tip-off in Wichita. On July 25, the tournament is bringing back familiar faces from across the country, including notable alumni from Kansas’ Big Three: The University...

Former Shocker Cleanthony Early talks to a fan during an autograph signing. The event was held at the Braeburn Square Shocker Store on July 21, 2019.

Aftershocks have just three days to get full team chemistry together

Marshall Sunner, Reporter July 22, 2019

Wichita State's alumni basketball team, the Aftershocks, will have just three days to get on the same page. Practice for the team started last week, but practice on Monday will mark the first time that...

AfterShocks head coach Karon Bradley talks to a fan during the autograph signing. The event was held at Shocker Store on July 21st, 2019.

TBT’s ‘Elam Ending’ not a worry for the Aftershocks

Marshall Sunner, Reporter July 22, 2019

This isn't the first year that The Basketball Tournament will be using the unique "Elam Ending" rule at the end of games. The "Elam Ending," as it's known, helps take away the late-game fouling that...

Russell Lowden had on a Toure Murrys signed Knicks jersey. Russell was among many other fans at Aftershockss autograph signing event at Shocker Store on July 21, 2019.

Aftershocks autograph signing brings excitement into the community

Marshall Sunner, Reporter July 22, 2019

Wichita State's alumni basketball team, the Aftershocks, hosted a meet-and-greet at WSU's Braeburn Square for the community on Sunday. The gathering started with the team signing autographs inside Braeburn...

Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis receives a pass from guard Erik Stevenson and finishes the dunk with 33 seconds left in the second half. Stevenson threw the homerun pass to beat Temples full-court pressure. The Shockers were up 77-73 at this point in the game. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

Men’s basketball releases full non-conference schedule

Marshall Sunner, Reporter July 18, 2019

The Wichita State men's basketball team released its full non-conference schedule Thursday morning. The Shockers will play a record amount of home games for the upcoming season. In 13 total non-conference...

February 24, 2018: Wichita State center Shaquille Morris reacts after colliding with an SMU player Saturday at SMU.

What to know as The Basketball Tournament nears tip off in Wichita

Marshall Sunner, Reporter July 17, 2019

Starting on July 25, The Basketball Tournament will be bringing back basketball to Charles Koch Arena this summer. TBT, an annual tournament for non-NBA contracted players, brings the sport back to...

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