2022-23 Expectations for Shocker Basketball – “Summertime Edition”

[ShockTalk]

That’s some fancy number work. You must be an accountant.

Standard for Team A: 10 players.
Standard for Team B: 13 players.

Each team loses 8, but percentage for Team A is higher so they can use that and Team B can’t.

Actually, it was pretty simple math. A coach can't do anything about seniors having to move on. Also, only having a 10-man active roster was a problem in its own right.

And to think, these same players (several of whom played for him as an interim the year before) were so joyful about his hiring as head coach.

[Dan]

Any idea when Kenny returns? It will be interesting to see how/where is is played this year.

[SubGod22]

Any idea when Kenny returns? It will be interesting to see how/where is is played this year.

Last I saw is he planned to return just before school starts. I believe he's playing in some Swedish summer league.

[Atxshoxfan]

Last I saw is he planned to return just before school starts. I believe he's playing in some Swedish summer league.

Is that like practicing hockey with the Johannesburg south african hockey team?

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

Actually, it was pretty simple math. A coach can't do anything about seniors having to move on. Also, only having a 10-man active roster was a problem in its own right.

And to think, these same players (several of whom played for him as an interim the year before) were so joyful about his hiring as head coach.

So, if Coach of Team A can’t control Seniors leaving, why does Coach B get penalized for it?

If Coach of Team A can’t get 13 active players to play for him, why should Coach of Team B be penalized for it?

Sounds like you are giving Coach Brown a participation trophy.

[ShockTalk]

So, if Coach of Team A can’t control Seniors leaving, why does Coach B get penalized for it?

If Coach of Team A can’t get 13 active players to play for him, why should Coach of Team B be penalized for it?

Sounds like you are giving Coach Brown a participation trophy.

Pardon my age showing, but I'm not following this at all and, now, maybe didn't even understand your first post I quoted.

Based on NCAA averages, one can plan in advance for the 3 seniors/potential pros that are leaving. Much harder to predict and plan for who stays and goes among the rest. On average, that was 5 transfers.

We had an active roster, I assume by choice, of 10 plus 2 scholarship red shirts. 1 was a potential pro and lost 7 to transfer. Regardless, Coach chose to not use the last scholarship. While 7 may not seem a lot more, it is 40% more than 5. Particularly when one considers he appeared to be the coaching choice of the players.

[wufan]

I think if we had less transfers we would average 20 assists and win at least 37 games this season.

[BAShocker]

Heeeeyyyy, what if the moon was made out of spare ribs, would you eat it?

[pinstripers]

Heeeeyyyy, what if the moon was made out of spare ribs, would you eat it?

I know I would

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

The best!!!

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

[SubGod22]

Much earlier than expected. I thought he was playing in some sort of summer league over there, but I guess I made that up in my head somewhere along the way.

[Shockm]

Nice article by Taylor on expectations on what Quincy Ballard will bring to the table this year. The Million dollar question is whether Brown use Ballard, Pohto, and Rojas' strengths with the finesse he needs to make the Center position successful.

https://www.kansas.com/sports/colleg...264124831.html

[1972Shocker]

Nice Paul Suellentrop Roundhouse report (post-TBT) on Gus Okafor

https://goshockers.com/news/2022/8/2...-blessing.aspx

Gus Okafor watched the AfterShocks and didn't focus on the Conner Frankamp jump shots, the Markis McDuffie dunk or the Elam Ending.

Okafor, a newcomer on Wichita State's basketball roster, watched the AfterShocks play defense. He saw them bust through screens, harass ball-handlers and contest shots.

He saw the links between the way those former Shockers play and summer practices. He loved how the Koch Arena crowd cheered defensive stops and hustle.

"The first thing it sparked in my mind was the way that the AfterShocks are connected on defense," he said. "And how the crowd, they don't react to scoring, really. They react to toughness - toughness plays like blocks, getting on the floor, getting a jump ball. Toughness stuff."

Okafor, a 6-foot-6 senior forward from Baltimore, wants to be one of the Shockers who inspires that reaction from fans this winter.

"That's stuff I'm good at," he said. "Shocker fans are going to love me."

Okafor, a transfer from Southeastern Louisiana, approaches his time as a Shocker in this serious manner in part because of his background. He spent around two years in a family shelter in Washington, D.C., with his mother and two siblings around the ages of 5-7.

That time living in small apartments, he said, makes him appreciate the life of an NCAA Division I athlete. His focus is on improving his skills and his conditioning, not on the amenities of college athletics.

"Living on your own is a blessing to me," he said. "Being able to go to school is a blessing."

Okafor came to Wichita State in June weighing 241 pounds and is down to 227. Over the summer, he worked to increase his agility and move quickly, so he can guard big and small opponents. He worked on his durability, so he can play big minutes without wearing down.

"Gus has a very pro mindset and approach to his physical preparation," said Ryan Horn, head strength and conditioning coach. "He sees it. He feels it. He posts videos on Instagram dunking. He's getting off the floor easier. He's changing directions better. He feels more productive on the floor, because he's working on those things."

"He's a tough kid who plays like his hair is on fire all the time," Brown said. "He can play multiple positions on offense. He can really shoot. He's one of those guys you can isolate, and he can score."

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

Nice Paul Suellentrop Roundhouse report (post-TBT) on Gus Okafor

https://goshockers.com/news/2022/8/2...-blessing.aspx

Gus Okafor watched the AfterShocks and didn't focus on the Conner Frankamp jump shots, the Markis McDuffie dunk or the Elam Ending.

Okafor, a newcomer on Wichita State's basketball roster, watched the AfterShocks play defense. He saw them bust through screens, harass ball-handlers and contest shots.

He saw the links between the way those former Shockers play and summer practices. He loved how the Koch Arena crowd cheered defensive stops and hustle.

"The first thing it sparked in my mind was the way that the AfterShocks are connected on defense," he said. "And how the crowd, they don't react to scoring, really. They react to toughness - toughness plays like blocks, getting on the floor, getting a jump ball. Toughness stuff."

Okafor, a 6-foot-6 senior forward from Baltimore, wants to be one of the Shockers who inspires that reaction from fans this winter.

"That's stuff I'm good at," he said. "Shocker fans are going to love me."

Okafor, a transfer from Southeastern Louisiana, approaches his time as a Shocker in this serious manner in part because of his background. He spent around two years in a family shelter in Washington, D.C., with his mother and two siblings around the ages of 5-7.

That time living in small apartments, he said, makes him appreciate the life of an NCAA Division I athlete. His focus is on improving his skills and his conditioning, not on the amenities of college athletics.

"Living on your own is a blessing to me," he said. "Being able to go to school is a blessing."

Okafor came to Wichita State in June weighing 241 pounds and is down to 227. Over the summer, he worked to increase his agility and move quickly, so he can guard big and small opponents. He worked on his durability, so he can play big minutes without wearing down.

"Gus has a very pro mindset and approach to his physical preparation," said Ryan Horn, head strength and conditioning coach. "He sees it. He feels it. He posts videos on Instagram dunking. He's getting off the floor easier. He's changing directions better. He feels more productive on the floor, because he's working on those things."

"He's a tough kid who plays like his hair is on fire all the time," Brown said. "He can play multiple positions on offense. He can really shoot. He's one of those guys you can isolate, and he can score."

Sounds like a kid Gregg Marshall would love!!