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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State freshman Chance Moore looks to pass during the exhibition game against Catawba Oct. 29, 2018.

Sunrise freshmen share bond that runs deeper than basketball

Matthew Kelly, Editor in Chief November 6, 2018

Growing up in Louisville, freshman Chance Moore is used to basketball competing with football for center stage. The lack of a football program is one thing that drew Moore to Wichita State. The Sunrise...

Wichita States Erik Stevenson cheers on his teammates during their game against Catawba on Oct. 30, 2018 at Koch Arena.

Erik Stevenson is a ‘Ron Baker type’ with brash competitiveness to match

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor November 6, 2018

Erik Stevenson is on a mission to become Wichita State’s next Ron Baker. “That’s why I was brought here,” Stevenson said. WSU Head Coach Gregg Marshall saw something in Stevenson’s game...

Wichita States Markis McDuffie stetches before their game against Catawba on Oct. 30, 2018 at Koch Arena.

McDuffie draws inspiration from his father

Andrew Linnabary, Digital Managing Editor November 6, 2018

Markis McDuffie has played for some legendary coaches, including Bob Hurley and Gregg Marshall. But one coach will always take McDuffie’s top spot — his dad. “My dad’s been raising me since...

Wichita State forward Teddy Allen takes photos of himself from media day on Oct. 16, 2018.

‘Free Teddy’ Snapchat filter on display at Koch Arena

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor November 6, 2018

A Snapchat filter advocating for the NCAA to grant West Virginia transfer Teddy Allen eligibility this season is on display ahead of tonight's season-opener in Koch Arena. Students in Koch Arena discovered...

Wichita States Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler speaks to Coach Gregg Marshall during their game against Louisiana Tech in Koch Arena on Nov. 6, 2018.

Early storylines in this year’s Shocker rotation

Evan Pflugradt and Marshall Sunner November 5, 2018

The Shockers replaced nine of 13 scholarship players this offseason, and the rotation going forward is entirely experimental while the newcomers get their footing. The Sunflower looks at some storylines...

Womens basketball coach Keitha Adams instructs players at the beginning of halftime.

Keitha Adams: ‘We’ve got a lot of growing to do on the court’

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor November 5, 2018

Wichita State’s women’s basketball team enters the season still in rebuild. Second-year Head Coach Keitha Adams replaces 10 players from a season ago. The team was picked No. 10 of 12 teams in...

Wichita States Dexter Dennis drives towards the basket during their game against Catawba on Oct. 30, 2018 at Koch Arena.

#LongLiveMalcolm: Dexter Dennis honors his late teammate

Marshall Sunner, Sports Reporter November 5, 2018

Dexter Dennis’s roommate could have been the next breakout star. He earned scholarship offers from Chattanooga, Eastern Michigan, and IUPUI before starting his post-grad season at Believe Prep Academy...

Blocking their opponents, Seraphine Bastin and Jaida Hampton support eachother during  the exhibition game against Missouri Southern State on November 1.

Freshman guard leads Shockers to exhibition victory

Marshall Sunner, Reporter November 2, 2018

Wichita State's women's basketball struggled with rhythm from the opening tip against Missouri Southern State. The two teams combined for 51 fouls and 46 turnovers in the exhibition. “Every day...

Wichita States Jaime Echenique  (21) speaks to Markis McDuffie (1) during the exhibition game against Catawba Oct. 29, 2018.

Four observations from Wichita State’s exhibition victory versus Division-II Catawba

Marshall Sunner and Evan Pflugradt November 1, 2018

Burton’s veteran-level experience Jamarius Burton put on a show last night for Shocker fans. He was all over the court both on offense and defense, scoring 16 points on 6-7 shooting. One of the...

Wichita States Asbjørn Midtgaard shoots a free throw during their game against Catawba on Oct. 30, 2018 at Koch Arena.

Shockers use second half push to squeak by Division-II school  

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 31, 2018

Gregg Marshall didn't expect Tuesday's season-opener versus Catawba to be pretty. “We were a little worse than what I thought we would be tonight,” Marshall said. A young Wichita State team —...

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