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

[TrackSuitAndTie]

2022 American Basketball Media Days: Wichita State Men's Basketball

[wichshock65]

2022 American Basketball Media Days: Wichita State Men's Basketball

Did he mention they have been "working hard" and "getting better"? Haven't listened yet.

[jcdshocker]

I don’t know how the team will mesh together with 12 new players in the program. I am buying into some of the modest hype of the talent level. We definitely pass the airport test. We are huge and athletic. Can we finish higher than 8th. My bet is yes.

[Shockm]

I don’t know how the team will mesh together with 12 new players in the program. I am buying into some of the modest hype of the talent level. We definitely pass the airport test. We are huge and athletic. Can we finish higher than 8th. My bet is yes.

You’re taking far too much of a risk that we might finish 7th rather than 8th, 9th, or 10th. 7th isn’t good either. You’re optimism is off the charts.

[Shocknroll33]

We will finish top 4. It's just gonna happen. We are still the Shox, we still have talent, pride, and an excellent home court. It's gonna happen, yo.

[Shockm]

We will finish top 4. It's just gonna happen. We are still the Shox, we still have talent, pride, and an excellent home court. It's gonna happen, yo.

At least you took a risk. 4th is really good after last year.

[jcdshocker]

You’re taking far too much of a risk that we might finish 7th rather than 8th, 9th, or 10th. 7th isn’t good either. Your optimism is off the charts.

I am thinking top half for sure.

[ShockerPrez]

Nm

[Shockm]

I am thinking too half for sure.

Well, 7th is probably a safe, smart bet. I hope you win a few “bucks”. If I liked betting, I might even go for that.

[ShockerFever]

At least you took a risk. 4th is really good after last year.

Bad coaching can and will negate all of that:

[TrackSuitAndTie]

WSU ranks 83rd nationally in Kenpom's 2023 preseason rankings, which is surprisingly fifth best in the American. Here is how the AAC stacks up:

#7 Houston
#34 Mempis
#51 Cincinnati
#63 Tulane
#83 Wichita State
#85 UCF
#92 Temple
#114 SMU
#153 Tulsa
#174 South Florida
#248 East Carolina

[1972Shocker]

WSU ranks 83rd nationally in Kenpom's 2023 preseason rankings, which is surprisingly fifth best in the American. Here is how the AAC stacks up:

#7 Houston
#34 Mempis
#51 Cincinnati
#63 Tulane
#83 Wichita State
#85 UCF
#92 Temple
#114 SMU
#153 Tulsa
#174 South Florida
#248 East Carolina

I am not sure how you can rank a mostly unknown quantity. But it does seem pretty wide open after the Top 4.

[Kung Wu]

WSU ranks 83rd nationally in Kenpom's 2023 preseason rankings, which is surprisingly fifth best in the American. Here is how the AAC stacks up:

#7 Houston
#34 Mempis
#51 Cincinnati
#63 Tulane
#83 Wichita State
#85 UCF
#92 Temple
#114 SMU
#153 Tulsa
#174 South Florida
#248 East Carolina

[Shocktoberfest]

WSU ranks 83rd nationally in Kenpom's 2023 preseason rankings, which is surprisingly fifth best in the American. Here is how the AAC stacks up:

#7 Houston
#34 Mempis
#51 Cincinnati
#63 Tulane
#83 Wichita State
#85 UCF
#92 Temple
#114 SMU
#153 Tulsa
#174 South Florida
#248 East Carolina

I'm becoming a closet Tulane fan. I've tried but I can't not like them.

[TrackSuitAndTie]

My expectations for the season aren't super high, but I am quite excited about the fact that I just secured tickets to my first Shocks game when they play @Temple in February. Hoping for a great game and good weather on the drive down from Canada!