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Former Wichita State players Ron Baker (right), Evan Wessel (center), and Fred Van Vleet (left) were in the stands for Wichita State’s match-up against Northern Iowa. Baker and Van Vleet are currently playing in the NBA. (Feb. 18, 2017)

Ron Baker released by Knicks

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor December 13, 2018

The New York Knicks plan to release Ron Baker. The Knicks have agreed to a two-year contract with Allonzo Trier. Trier was previously signed as a two-way player for the Knicks and their development...

Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie takes a shot during their game against Jacksonville State on Dec. 12, 2018 at Charles Koch Arena.

By The Numbers: Improved shooting helps Shockers hold off Jacksonville State; McDuffie’s second-half struggles continue

Marshall Sunner, Reporter December 13, 2018

Wichita State senior Samajae Haynes-Jones put an end to Jacksonville State's comeback bid Wednesday night in Charles Koch Arena. Haynes-Jones hit an open three-pointer as the game was winding down put...

Wichita State senior Samajae Haynes-Jones makes a pass during their game against Jacksonville State on Dec. 12, 2018 at Charles Koch Arena.

Haynes-Jones, Echenique lead Shockers past Jacksonville State

Sean Marty, Reporter December 13, 2018

A question entering Wednesday night's game against Jacksonville State was how Wichita State, a team with only two seniors, would compete against one of the nation's most experienced teams. Junior college...

Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis gets fouled during their game against the University of Oklahoma at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on Dec. 8, 2018.

What led to Wichita State’s 32-point loss to Oklahoma

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor December 12, 2018

To say Wichita State struggled offensively against Oklahoma would be an understatement. The Shockers shot 24 percent from the field. They missed 22 threes, and shot 18 percent from deep While posting...

Head Coach Gregg Marshall sat down in the final minutes of their game against the University of Oklahoma at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on Dec. 8, 2018.

Gregg Marshall on Jacksonville State: ‘They can easily come in here and beat us’

Marshall Sunner, Reporter December 12, 2018

Wichita State enters Wednesday night's home match with Jacksonville State hoping to avenge the program's worst loss under Gregg Marshall. Saturday's 32-point loss to Oklahoma had record low shooting...

Head Coach Gregg Marshall looks disspleased after their loss to the University of Oklahoma at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on Dec. 8, 2018.

Gregg Marshall assessed technical foul in blowout loss

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor December 8, 2018

With the game mostly over and Oklahoma holding a 28 point lead over Wichita State, Gregg Marshall took to jawing at the sideline official, Owen Shortt. There was less than four minutes left in the game,...

Wichita State redshirt junior Raven Prince goes toward the basket during their game against Creighton on Dec. 8, 2018 at Koch Arena.

Players held out for ‘team violations’, WSU falls short to Creighton

Sean Marty, Reporter December 8, 2018

Wichita State women's basketball dropped their third consecutive home game Saturday to Creighton. The Shockers' comeback bid was held off, as Creighton closed out the game 83-71. WSU played without...

Wichita State head coach Keitha Adams before a time-out during their game against Oklahoma State on Nov. 27, 2018 at Koch Arena.

Five players serve one-game suspension

Sean Marty, Reporter December 8, 2018

Five Wichita State women's basketball players did not suit up in the team's home game against Creighton on Saturday. The players — Jada Peacock, Dawnyel Lair, Jaida Hampton, Maya Brew, and Ashley...

University of Oklahoma guard Christian James taunts the Wichita State bench during their game at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on Dec. 8, 2018.

By The Numbers: Oklahoma Sooners trample Shockers in Oklahoma City

Marshall Sunner, Reporter December 8, 2018

Wichita State evened their record to .500 for the second time in the road loss to Oklahoma on Saturday. The Shockers allowed their second straight opponent to score 40-plus in the second half. Despite...

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