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Wichita State freshman Jamarius Burton dunks the ball during the first half of the game against Cincinnati on March 16, 2019 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

Jamarius Burton: ‘This program is headed for brighter days’

Marshall Sunner, Reporter March 16, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Wichita State senior Samajae Haynes-Jones sees promise in freshman point guard Jamarius Burton.  "He grew so much," Haynes-Jones said of Burton. "He makes great plays, picks up defenses...

Wichita State freshman Jamarius Burton reacts to his dunk during the first half of the game against Cincinnati on March 16, 2019 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

Wichita State’s streak of 7 straight NCAA Tournament trips ends, team awaits NIT invite

Marshall Sunner, Reporter March 16, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The streak is over. For the first time in eight years, Wichita State is not dancing in the NCAA Tournament. That's not to say that the Shockers' season is over. Wichita State...

Wichita State seniors Markis McDuffie and Samajae Haynes-Jones walk back from the press conference. McDuffie and Haynes-Jones took a moment to take photos with fans before walking across the court in Memphis for the last time. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

McDuffie, Haynes-Jones lead Wichita State to final push; Shockers fall one possession shy of AAC Championship

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 16, 2019

Gregg Marshall pulled Dexter Dennis in close. He leaned in and delivered his message to his team. “Eight weeks ago, three weeks ago, would you have taken down eight with 10 minutes to go in the game...

Wichita State senior Markis McDuffie shoots a three-pointer during the game against Temple on March 15, 2019 at the FedExForum. It was the first made three-point shot of the game for the Shockers. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

‘We’re a whole different team’: How Wichita State went from 1-6 in conference to the semifinals of the AAC tournament

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 16, 2019

Freshman Dexter Dennis spent part of the week watching film from Wichita State's early conference games. In January, Wichita State was a different team — a bad team. The Shockers won just one game...

Wichita State guard Samajae Haynes-Jones makes a pass during the second half of the game against Temple on March 15, 2019 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

Know the opponent: Wichita State will face AAC player of the year, Cincinnati in semifinals

Marshall Sunner, Reporter March 16, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wichita State is halfway from completing its mission of winning four games in four days. Winning the American Athletic Conference tournament is the Shockers' only path to the NCAA Tournament. "We...

Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis dunks in the final seconds of the second half of the game against Temple on March 15, 2019 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

‘We’re not really freshmen anymore’: Gregg Marshall is counting on freshmen experience for AAC tournament push

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 16, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Asbjørn Midtgaard knows what it's like sitting on the bench. As a freshman on a senior-laden Wichita State team, Midtgaard rarely saw playing time last year. He wasn't mad because...

Wichita State senior Markis McDuffie yells after making a layup during the second half of the game against Temple on March 15, 2019 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

PHOTOS: Shockers win sixth straight, advance to semifinals

Joseph Barringhaus, Sports Photo Editor March 16, 2019

Markis McDuffie said again and again before the game "refuse to lose." Teammate Asbjørn Midtgaard said "he really embodies that" mentality. McDuffie scored a career-best 34 points to push Temple out of...

Wichita State forward Asbjørn Midtgaard fights for the ball on the ground during the second half of the game against Temple on March 15, 2019 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

‘He plays big’: Asbjørn Midtgaard showing steady improvement when Wichita State needs it most

Marshall Sunner, Reporter March 16, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn— Sophomore big-man Asbjørn Midtgaard didn't set foot on Devlin Court on Jan. 6 when Wichita State relinquished an 11-point lead to Temple. He wasn't there to help set screens and get...

Wichita State paid tribute to former President John Bardo by adding a patch to its jeresys with his initials. Bardo died eariler this week. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus / The Sunflower.)

‘Honor Dr. JB’: Wichita State playing in honor of late president John Bardo

Marshall Sunner, Reporter March 16, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall wrote on the whiteboard four messages. One in particular stood out. "Honor Dr. JB." Wichita State's president died Tuesday, losing a battle...

Wichita States Markis McDuffie drives on Temples Quinton Rose during the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament. McDuffie scored a career-high in the game.

Wichita State advances to semifinals thanks to McDuffie’s career-best 34 points

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jamarius Burton was clearly shaken. Running the point guard duties for Wichita State, Burton turned the ball over on the first possession. On the ensuing possession, Temple's Quinton...

Temples Shizz Alston, Jr., drives the lane on Jan. 6, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena.

A look back at Temple and the 11-point lead Wichita State let slip away

Marshall Sunner, Reporter March 15, 2019

Jaime Echenique knows Wichita State played a good game. The team did a lot of things right (despite a few too many turnovers), but even with an 11-point lead and 3:36 left in the game, that wasn't enough...

Thats been a bitter taste in our mouths for some months: Players seek to avenge devastating loss against Temple

‘That’s been a bitter taste in our mouths for some months’: Players seek to avenge devastating loss against Temple

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Erik Stevenson vividly remembers the game. Wichita State held an 11-point lead with 3:36 left in regulation, and in an instant, the lead was gone. The Shockers lost the game in overtime....

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