2011–20: A Decade to Remember

[WuShock Reaper]

March 17, 2013 - Selection Sunday

The Shockers would be 26-8 on Selection Sunday, unranked in the AP Poll but receiving a few points, so how would the Committee treat them this year?

https://www.ncaa.com/video/basketbal...ow-west-region

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NCAA Tournament - Opening Round
March 21, 2013, #9 Wichita State vs #8 Pittsburgh
Full Game

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NCAA Tournament - Second Round
March 23, 2013, #9 Wichita State vs #1 Gonzaga
Full Game

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NCAA Tournament - Sweet 16
March 28, 2013, #13 LaSalle vs #9 Wichita State
Full Game

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NCAA Tournament - Elite Eight
March 30, 2013, #9 Wichita State vs #2 Ohio State
Full Game

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FINAL FOUR in Atlanta
April 6, 2013

Chasing Cinderella, Wichita State: Shocking the World –

Shocker War Chant and Pep Rally –

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April 6, 2013 - #9 Wichita State vs #1 Louisville
I hadn’t seen/watched the #9 Wichita State vs #1 Louisville national semifinal game until tonight. So close to making the National Championship game. I didn’t get to witness a big chuck of the 2^nd-half of the season and wonder at the time, had I just missed the best team ever in Shocker history?

[WichitaStateGuy]

April 6, 2013 - #9 Wichita State vs #1 Louisville
I hadn’t seen/watched the #9 Wichita State vs #1 Louisville national semifinal game until tonight. So close to making the National Championship game. I didn’t get to witness a big chuck of the 2^nd-half of the season and wonder at the time, had I just missed the best team ever in Shocker history?

I’ll never watch this game again.

[WuShock Reaper]

Thursday, 03/26/20 - 2013–14 Season

2013 Wichita State Men's Basketball Intro Video

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That was a pretty good prior season, and things were looking up for the 2013-14 campaign. The Shockers were picked to win the MVC, Cleanthony Early was on the pre-season Wooden Watch, and WSU was ranked #16 in the AP Poll. Now on to the first game and it was going to be different.

ESPN was hosting their 24-hour Marathon and WSU was chosen for the “Midnight Game”. Students were given free food and drinks, the FINAL FOUR Banner was revealed, and we were on ESPN2. The “Roundhouse” would be rock’n.

November 11, 2013 - #13 Wichita State vs Western Kentucky
with the “Rock Star Grannies”:

And Top 10 Mention:

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At the end of November, the Shockers would be 7-0 after winning the CBE Hall of Fame Classic at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

2013 CBE Champions.jpg

Now on to face a tough Saint Louis team on the road and the game would be featured on the CBS Sports Network.

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December 1, 2013 – #12 Wichita State at Saint Louis

[Kel Varnsen]

I’ll never watch this game again.

I used to watch it and turn it off when the second half hit. I can't even do that anymore. Same with the UK 2014 game. Too painful.

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During the next three weeks, the Shockers would rattle off another four straight wins; including beating Tennessee at INTRUST Arena and Alabama on the road.

Tennessee at Intrust Arena 2013.jpg

On December 23, 2013 there would an early Christmas gift for the Shockers, the AP Voters would rank us #10.

WSU #10 on December 23, 2013.JPG

[Horn28Clem30]

I’ll never watch this game again.

Same here... a few of those calls late in the game would just make my blood boil. As well as seeing that walk on hit how many threes in the 2nd half for Louisville. UGH!