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The Sunflower

Cortez Schenck and teammates package food boxes at the Kansas Food Bank. The boxes include shelf-stable healthy food options.

Bowling team practices team unity through volunteering

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter April 4, 2018

Head Bowling Coach Gordon Vadakin knows a thing or two about coaching bowling at Wichita State — 40 years of knowledge to be exact. In his time at Wichita State, Vadakin has found a way to help his...

Wichita States Laurie Derrico tags Kyler Trosclair Klatt in a run down against Memphis at Wilkins Stadium on March 24, 2018.

Wednesday’s softball game versus Kansas cancelled

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor April 3, 2018

Wednesday's softball game versus the University of Kansas is cancelled. Wichita State athletics announced Tuesday night that the game will be cancelled due to Big 12 schedule changes impacting KU's...

Landry Shamet answers questions from the media during the press conference, Thursday March 15, 2018, in San Diego.

Landry Shamet forgoes junior, senior seasons; eyes pro career

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor April 3, 2018

Landry Shamet will forgo his junior and senior seasons at Wichita State University to pursue a childhood dream. He announced via Instagram last week that he intends to sign an agent and enter the NBA...

Wichita State guard Kaelen Malone points to a teammate Sunday against Cincinnati.

Keyser, Barney and Malone to transfer from Wichita State

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter April 3, 2018

*The Sunflower will update this story as more information becomes available* Sophomore guard C.J. Keyser and redshirt-sophomore center Brett Barney announced on Tuesday that they will be transferring...

Wichita State’s Brett Barney and Landry Shamet enter Bankers life fieldhouse for press conferences and practices. The Shockers are set to play Dayton in the first round of NCAA Tournament. (Mar. 16, 2017)

Barney to transfer after three seasons at Wichita State

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter April 3, 2018

Redshirt-sophomore center Brett Barney announced that he will be transferring from Wichita State Tuesday morning. In a statement via Twitter, Barney said: "I want to start out by saying thank you...

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

Morris to play in 2018 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter April 2, 2018

The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament announced that senior center Shaquille Morris will play in the 2018 PIT via Twitter Monday morning. The PIT consists of 64 of the top senior players from across...

Wichita State guard Landry Shamet (11) brings the ball down the court during the First Round game of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in San Diego.

BREAKING: Shamet declares for the 2018 NBA Draft

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter March 29, 2018

Sophomore guard Landry Shamet has announced that he has declared for the 2018 NBA Draft via Instagram on Thursday. In his post, Shamet stated: "I was 4 when I knew I wanted to play in the NBA someday......

Wichita State center Shaquille Morris pivots around Houston defenders in the American Conference Tournament semifinals against Houston.

Frankamp and Morris selected to represent The American in 3x3U National Championship

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter March 28, 2018

Selections for the inaugural Dos Equis 3x3U National Championship was announced Wednesday afternoon. Seniors Conner Frankamp and Shaquille Morris were both selected along with ECU's B.J. Tyson and...

January 28, 2018: Landry Shamet celebrates a three-point shot during a Shocker victory over Tulsa last season.

Shamet named honorable mention in 2018 AP All-America Team

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter March 27, 2018

The 2018 AP All-America Team was announced Tuesday morning. Sophomore guard Landry Shamet was an honorable mention on the list—just the 10th Shocker to earn some form of individual honors from AP. Shamet...

Wichita States Dayton Dugas hits against Furman in the second game of the weekend series.

Shockers shuts out Furman in weekend series

Jacqueline Elson, Reporter March 26, 2018

The baseball team sent Furman home with three losses this weekend and now have a 17-4 record so far this season. Friday, starting junior pitcher Codi Heuer went for six innings and recorded a career...

Former WSU Volleyball assistant coach Jeffrey Sanders was charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a child.

Former WSU volleyball assistant coach arrested

Chance Swaim, Editor in Chief March 25, 2018

Former Wichita State volleyball assistant coach Jeffery Sanders was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child. Sanders owns Wichita Volleyball Academy. According to the academy's...

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