Wichita State at Oklahoma State Game Thread

[WSUwatcher]

With the win, we are up to 36 in KenPom an 19 in T-Rank (Barttorvik)

Moved up to a 6 seed in T-Ranketology as well.

At 11:20 pm as I type, WSU is ranked 38th by KenPom, OSU 39th. That's a swing of about a 10-15 spots for each team, caused by WSU gaining two points in adjusted EM while OkSt dropped two points. That's enormous -- both ways.

Admittedly, I'm not a KenPom junkie, but I've checked it a lot over the years and I don't ever remember seeing WSU gain two points in AdjEM with one win.

[TheShocktocles]

It sure would be nice to see DD get over what ever ills in his head that is distracting him. He started the first two games of the year like the DD we thought he'd be, then all of a sudden he's hit a wall. If he can rediscover his magic, this team is going to be awesome.

I bet DD has never experienced a slump like this. Most players go through something like this during their Freshman year. But overall he had a great freshman year when he was learning how to play Div 1 defense. Well he either is going to fight through this adversity or he is going to let it keep him down. So what's it's going to be Dexter? Good win shocks.

[Aargh]

Midtgaard takes some heat for his lack of athleticism. So did VanVleet.

In tonight's game Midtgaard was on the floor with Anei for maybe 6 minutes. In those minutes Anei picked up 3 fouls.

Smarts can go a long way to overcome lack of athleticism.

[Onegreatracer]

Great game! Super fun to be at. Team is developing nicely. DD needs to step up or take a seat though. His social media is a little weird lately too.

[Durtymofo20]

Congrats to the shox on a big win on the road. Still have more to go before March. Rest up and watch film hit gym and get ready for another test next saturday. Cant wait to see the return of Reeves

[ABC]

Beating #25 on the road. I didn't realize OSU was ranked.

[Stickboy46]

I'm not sure I can ever remember another game where the opponent basically threw in the towel before the under 8. He put in the deep bench and said let's get this over. Truly remarkable.

Pretty sure ole Muller did during the 41 pt beat down we gave them the last time they were here.

[shocks02]

Beating #25 on the road. I didn't realize OSU was ranked.

They were Kenpom #25. Not ranked in either of the polls.

[Shocker Mama]

OSU was ranked 25 in last week’s coaches poll.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/rankings/coaches/

[Shocker Mama]

Pretty sure ole Muller did during the 41 pt beat down we gave them the last time they were here.

A fond memory....

[Dan]

Midtgaard takes some heat for his lack of athleticism. So did VanVleet.

In tonight's game Midtgaard was on the floor with Anei for maybe 6 minutes. In those minutes Anei picked up 3 fouls.

Smarts can go a long way to overcome lack of athleticism.

the last 2 in a span of 10 seconds

[Kel Varnsen]

He's been good the last few games and 40% from 3 today...

Wow I was wrong on this. He was 3/6 from 3 last game and 3/7 yesterday. Felt like he was missing more than he was.

[TheShocktocles]

Pretty sure ole Muller did during the 41 pt beat down we gave them the last time they were here.

Yeap.

[Stickboy46]

Wow I was wrong on this. He was 3/6 from 3 last game and 3/7 yesterday. Felt like he was missing more than he was.

Easy to miss. So far this year he's had 5 of 9 games shooting 38% or better from 3. (32% for the year). Still not amazing, but more than passable considering everything else he brings to the team. On top of that, defenses aren't slacking off of him which is the important part.

[Dan]

Erik is a streaky shooter which is why defenses will always guard him close not matter what his overall % is. Etienne looks to be our sniper this year though.