Wichita State: vs. #3 Houston (02/02/23)

[WuDrWu]

I forgot to add, but Jaykwon Walton is a problem at both ends of the court. And he's starting to understand that. Jaron Pierre COULD be, and he just might be starting to get that too. His length absolutely disrupted UH at times last night. He does need to learn that staying on his feet sometimes is the right move.

[WuDrWu]

Keep building strength, stronger bodies, and endurance. We need that type of player. Cincinnati had those bodies 3-5 years ago. Houston has had them for awhile. We've got to be physical to compete. At times, we are...but, we need the bodies to continue doing that throughout a game.

Only going to happen if we can keep guys for several years in a row without transferring.

[pinstripers]

There were several times last night the camera showed HCIB huddling w Coach Kennedy.

[Kung Wu]

Only going to happen if we can keep guys for several years in a row without transferring.

Yeah, but that'll only happen if people are cheering for them to win, instead of against them.

[Atxshoxfan]

(Generally) We, as fans, have been critical for much of the season. Praise is absolutely due after last night's game, to the entire program.

The kids played their asses off. Fought for and won more than their fair share of 50/50 balls (and that rarely happens vs Houston).



Defensive schemes, preparation, execution and effort was off the charts. I mean not even in the same room as good. Excellent job by the staff and players.

I have been as critical as anyone concerning rebounding, ball movement and player movement, not to mention coaching. But you hit the nail on the head. Ton of credit to players toughness and teamwork. As much as I hate to say it, coaching was much improved as well.

As I stated earlier, good teams have bad games, and bad teams have good games.. This was a good game. Now sustaining that effort and teamwork? We will see.

[Atxshoxfan]

Did anyone hear the ESPN jackass that made the statement right after the game (when switching back to the main desk) that Houston was considering this as a tuneup for their next game.
He was basically saying this was a Houston practice game, and that's why WSU stayed in it for so long.

[1972Shocker]

Gonna miss playing Houston. We always had good games against them, win or lose. Hopefully we can schedule some non-conference games.

If we do they would probably have to be in Houston. Doesn't sound like Sampson is all that interested in coming back to Wichita except to have a place to stay when he attends the National Juco Tournament in Hutch.

[wichshock65]

You don't know that. Did you think we'd have a "Walton" at this point last year?

We had a Walton this time last year. His name was RCIV. We lost him.

[1972Shocker]

Yeah, but that'll only happen if people are cheering for them to win, instead of against them.

If it were only that easy and all that it would take. I'm of the opinion that NIL money, under the table money, TV exposure, facilities and chance to play in the NCAA Tournament are all more of a factor than the fans cheering for them.

[Singeril]

Only going to happen if we can keep guys for several years in a row without transferring.

They can't keep transferring as they are only allowed to do that once without having to then sit out a year. Other schools have bigger bodies and with transfers.

[Singeril]

If it were only that easy and all that it would take. I'm of the opinion that NIL money, under the table money, TV exposure, facilities and chance to play in the NCAA Tournament are all more of a factor than the fans cheering for them.

Agreed! Fans help with the atmosphere in the game at times...but the real work has to come from within.

[molly jabali]

If we do they would probably have to be in Houston. Doesn't sound like Sampson is all that interested in coming back to Wichita except to have a place to stay when he attends the National Juco Tournament in Hutch.

Attended that tourney FAIOTHFULLY from 73-95...loved it...saw some players.....

[Kung Wu]

If it were only that easy and all that it would take. I'm of the opinion that NIL money, under the table money, TV exposure, facilities and chance to play in the NCAA Tournament are all more of a factor than the fans cheering for them.

Think of my post as a necessary condition, not a sufficient one.

[pinstripers]

Attended that tourney FAIOTHFULLY from 73-95...loved it...saw some players.....

that was fun

[DwShock]

No offense to Doc the godfather of shockernet, but I wouldn’t call a coach in a vest as better dressed.