WICHITA STATE (7-1) at MISSOURI (6-2) Pregame Discussion

[wichshock65]

Sunday, Dec. 03 | 2:00 p.m. CT
Columbia, Mo | Mizzou Arena

TV: ESPN2
Radio: KEYN 103.7 FM with Mike Kennedy & Dave Dahl

https://www.audacy.com/stations/keyn

[SubGod22]

Shockers - 65

Tigers - 73

[shocker43]

Shockers - 78
Tigers - 72

Before last night, Richmond was ranked higher on Kenpom. Missouri is KP 81, Richmond fell to 89.

Missouri has a loss to Jackson State - KP 257. A two point win over Minnesota - KP 134. 8 point win over Loyola MD - KP 315.

I admit that I haven't watched Mizzou this year so primarily looking at KP, but our defense forced Richmond into their lowest at-the-basket offense all year, and they've had a decent non-con schedule. Our second half offense was at 1.7 ppp. I get that it's an away game, but if we can run away from Richmond, it isn't too far fetched to believe we can do the same to Mizzou.

[Bluzrover]

I remember the day when the Shockers would go on the road and use relentless defense to squash the home team’s home court advantage and come away with a lot of wins. I don’t think that’s quite the style of HCPM but this version of Shocker basketball is playing decent defense to go along with an ever improving and efficient offense.

If we can keep the game close I like our chances against a team that is going through its own changes and new lineup. They have some size (7’5” ORU grad transfer Connor Vanover, 7’ freshman and 7’2” senior), but have been playing 12 to find the right five. This is a great test for this young team and will give HCPM more data (better data?) to better prepare for the upcoming conference gauntlet.

The Tigers are coming off a road win at Pitt and play KU after us. I think they will be ready for the Shox and won’t overlook this team so I think it will be a close one but a loss.

[Regul8te]

Really interesting article on the matchup through the lens of advanced statistics. Several errors on player details but otherwise a really good read.

https://www.rockmnation.com/platform/amp/missouri-tigers-basketball/2023/12/1/23982719/the-verdict-wichita-state-pre-game-keys

[forevershockerfan]

Shockers 77

Tigers. 74

They have a good coach but we let a win slip through our fingers last Season. Another close loss last Season that number 4 Rogers for us could have made a positive difference in the.. This would be a very nice road win for our Shockers.

[WINGdingBALLfling]

Away - 81
Home - 77

Pulled the trigger on assembling a group to go up on Sunday. The drive up to KC is going to be pretty familiar this month.

[JVShocker]

Shockers 77

Tigers. 74

This would be a very nice road win for our Shockers.

I concur. This would be an amazing road win for the staff and players. Shocks kinda took a punch to the gut with Liberty, and really didn't respond well. I expect more punches to the gut, back, face, and more importantly ego this game. Really, really really hoping they play with energy and can find a way to trust each other. I don't think hero ball like they attempted with Liberty will save them. I have no feel for how this game will play out, so I'll just say go shocks!

[Woodrow]

We'll continue the trend and beat the Tigers on their home court. Shocks by 5.

[ShockBand]

Taylor's article "The Questions Paul Mills Asks That Has Helped Wichita State Basketball Limit Turnovers" is great! I've linked the article from AOL below so you don't have to deal with the kansas.com paywall. The accountability part is a great technique. I'm sure it can be uncomfortable at times, but it is all oriented at learning and getting better. HCPM's quote for Sunday I like as well: “Sunday will be a good test,” Mills said. “We’ll need to do the simple things well.” That is a great mantra - do the simple things well.

https://www.aol.com/wichita-state-basketball-off-7-021630652.html

[molly jabali]

Shockers 77

Tigers. 74

They have a good coach but we let a win slip through our fingers last Season. Another close loss last Season that number 4 Rogers for us could have made a positive difference in the.. This would be a very nice road win for our Shockers.

I've thought about that game a lot...it seems to me that CP2 did not have his best game(I WAAAY could be wrong) and it DID slip though The Shockers' hands...to me it kind of defined the frustrating part of IB's resume...tantalizing performances, but not quite enough...

[shockrah]

Eldridges article on decreased turnovers:

https://news.yahoo.com/paul-mills-asks-helped-wichita-120000329.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

[RoyalShock]

Away - 81
Home - 77

Pulled the trigger on assembling a group to go up on Sunday. The drive up to KC is going to be pretty familiar this month.

My son just bought two tickets to the Missouri game for $16 total. Must be nice to have all that SEC football TV money.

[WINGdingBALLfling]

My son just bought two tickets to the Missouri game for $16 total. Must be nice to have all that SEC football TV money.

I wanted to be close to the bench so mine were not that cheap, but ending up paying less for these seats than what you would spend for nosebleeds at Koch.

[kcshocker11]

89 to 87 in OT ... Da Shoxs