OUR SHOCKER'S SEASON IN RETROSPECT AND A GLIMPSE INTO OUR BRIGHT FUTURE

[lemuel777]

Some love from ESPN Insider for FVV:

With accompanying Scout article mention: http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1169122.html

I'm excited for next year. We won't be as good, or as experienced, but I don't see us being bad by any stretch of the imagination. How we do is entirely based on how fast things click for the team. I don't know if we're going to match up to Creighton or IllState, with as much as they have coming back, but we still have some strong seniors and a lot of talent. I don't think we're going to be getting blown out, and wouldn't be surprised to see us as the third best team in the Valley next year.

So the Valley should have three teams in the Dance next year? Cause I know our Shox are going.

[forevershockerfan]

If Wiggins was to come, and Hawkins get his test scores in order and comes, the question becomes, not if our team will be really good but rather when. Yes, it is a huge rebuilding Season but look at this talent. We will have returning players that we have available, 3 solid players that practiced with us all Season, and a recruiting class that brings us scorers, shooters, and serious athletes. Thus, maybe this would shake out to be a team that will improve in a serious fashion by the end of the Season when it counts the most?

Teams like Kentucky reload and rely on underclassmen. Maybe this class is not blue-chippers but it will be the very best recruiting class we have had under the Marshall Plan and add our 3 best ever threesome that are now ready to play after sitting out and learning with us all Season. Maybe we should be cautious with it all but these Shocks will likey have some serious swagger and I don't think Illinois State or Creighton will intimidate them one iota.

[another shocker]

Some love from ESPN Insider for FVV:

With accompanying Scout article mention: http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1169122.html

I'm excited for next year. We won't be as good, or as experienced, but I don't see us being bad by any stretch of the imagination. How we do is entirely based on how fast things click for the team. I don't know if we're going to match up to Creighton or IllState, with as much as they have coming back, but we still have some strong seniors and a lot of talent. I don't think we're going to be getting blown out, and wouldn't be surprised to see us as the third best team in the Valley next year.

The Shockers will be explosive, offensively, IMO. The VanVleet to Early alley-oop connection will probably be more ACC-like than MVC-like (two mega-talents). 'Shox about to blow up.. and I really do thank this departing senior class for getting it all started.. so much pub this year for Wichita State. Thank you, again, Ragland, Smith, Kyles, Stutz and Murry! You won't soon be forgotten.

[Zardoz]

The Shockers could be scary good next year it just depends on how long it takes the newcomers to adjust to D-1 ball.

[forevershockerfan]

The Shockers could be scary good next year it just depends on how long it takes the newcomers to adjust to D-1 ball.

Scary good should happen from time to time but just how long will it take us to win consistently with such a makeover influx of new players? "Another Shocker" seems to be the only one above that thinks we can win the Valley already next Season? Depending on who we add from here in April, we actually may have a more overall talented team but with less game-time experience versus our Valley Champion Team.

[SubGod22]

Scary good should happen from time to time but just how long will it take us to win consistently with such a makeover influx of new players? "Another Shocker" seems to be the only one above that thinks we can win the Valley already next Season? Depending on who we add from here in April, we actually may have a more overall talented team but with less game-time experience versus our Valley Champion Team.

I think next years team could have a shot at the title. We won't be picked in the top two and probably shouldn't considering what ISU and CU have returning. But I do think we have the ability to be in the mix. With the roster as it appears to be right now, I think we can compete. I do expect an addition or two that will actually strengthen us.

We have very good guard depth already. That's huge.

Armstead, Williams, Baker, Cotton, FVV, Wessel...

People wonder about the post. I think we have 3 solid players that could make a nice rotation.

Ehimen, Hall, White.

Early could play some if needed.

I think we could easily go nine deep and I haven't even mentioned Green or Hawkins yet. Both of which could possibly come in and contribute off the bench at the forward spots.

A guard rotation (1,2) of Armstead, Williams, Cotton, Baker, FVV means we can run and press like crazy because we have the guard play and depth to do it without wearing ourselves down.

Hall and White can score inside. White can also stretch the D a little. Hall and Ehimen both can make things difficult inside on D. Baskets won't be easy for other teams.

And Early can do a little bit of everything, inside and out. Plays D to from most reports.

We'll be a very dangerous team. We may slip up some early as we adjust to the new players, but Valley play will be fun!

[ShockTalk]

If I'm not mistaken, only 2 Valley teams (other than WSU) will be hit hard by a loss of seniors, Indiana St and MSU. Of course, SIU and Bradley have to do a lot to get competitive, but I expect everyone else to be better than this year.

How fast WSU's new players progress, along with our current freshman and EO, will determine if we have a shot at the top three spots. I believe this team has the athletic ability and a potentially fast learning curve to be very dangerous, particularly in the latter part of the season. It wouldn't surprise me that this team could come out of the Valley pack to unexpectedly win the MVC tourney.

[another shocker]

Scary good should happen from time to time but just how long will it take us to win consistently with such a makeover influx of new players? "Another Shocker" seems to be the only one above that thinks we can win the Valley already next Season? Depending on who we add from here in April, we actually may have a more overall talented team but with less game-time experience versus our Valley Champion Team.

I wouldn't quite say that the Shockers will win the Valley regular season- experience is key to all of college basketball, not just in the MoValley. CU, ISUR, UNI and DU all return talented, experienced squads. Throw in a talented (plus a bit more experienced than some may think) WSU, and the Valley is looking like the Valley of Death once again.

WSU will hit the boards. We know that. They won't get blown out of any games. We know that too (it would be a very rare occurence if they did get blown out in a game). The question for me is, how determined and focused can that offense become? like, say, on the road? Who are our dependable as nails shooters going to be?

[1972Shocker]

experience is key to all of college basketball, not just in the MoValley.

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you a little there. I think talent is the #1 factor. I agree that experience is very important and can help to overcome a talent defiicit on occasion. Now if you have both talent and experience you are in great shape.

[another shocker]

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you a little there. I think talent is the #1 factor. I agree that experience is very important and can help to overcome a talent defiicit on occasion. Now if you have both talent and experience you are in great shape.

Right. That's why I said "key", and not "the key".

Anyway, if Early is as good as I think he could become.. well.. slap him on Rayvonte, and Tuttle.. and maybe even Carmichael and Dougie Fresh.

[SubGod22]

Right. That's why I said "key", and not "the key".

Anyway, if Early is as good as I think he could become.. well.. slap him on Rayvonte, and Tuttle.. and maybe even Carmichael and Dougie Fresh.

At the same time!!!

[WstateU]

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you a little there. I think talent is the #1 factor. I agree that experience is very important and can help to overcome a talent defiicit on occasion. Now if you have both talent and experience you are in great shape.

Yuuuuuuup!

Exhibit A

[another shocker]

At the same time!!!

That's the spirit!

Early is anything but typical. Like, your typical MVC forward.

[RoyalShock]

At the same time!!!

Who wins . . .

MVC All-stars vs. Cleanthony Early

[SubGod22]

Who wins . . .

MVC All-stars vs. Cleanthony Early

5 All Stars at one time? Or a team of 10? I'm going with Early either way