St Louis vs Wichita State game thread.

[wufan]

While I agree it would be nice to see Nurger rebound better. There was more than one time I saw him box out big time and someone else grabs the rebound. A couple times he boxed his guy out all the way out of bounds. That is as good as a rebound IMHO. But I am sure coach will continue to help him progress in this area.

I've never seen a player that gets as good of offensive rebounding position as Rashard Kelly. He casually sets a screen at the top of the key, and when the shot goes up, and the defense boxes out, he simply sky's over the crowd for the two handed rebound and dunk! I believe he is 4 for 5 on the year when executing this maneuver.

[im4wsu]

Did anyone else hear coach say on the radio post-game interview (before it abruptly ended) that we will continue to play "at least" one game at Intrust? He seemed to put some emphasis on the term "at least." Looks like we might see more than one game at Intrust in future seasons.

Maniac, I too heard that but immediately had the opposite interpretation. I thought he said "we play games at IBA," and then qualified to perhaps remove the plurality of "games" by saying, "at least one."

Could easily be either way, though.

[pinstripers]

Not a particularly good venue for basketball, but it gives thousands of people their only chance to watch WSU live. If HCGM went to a couple games down there it would not surprise me.

[wufan]

Living an hour away from CKA, and often having to work past 6 in the evening with two small children, season tickets aren't a viable option. The IBA game allows our family to attend one live event per year; and for that, I am thankful!

[SHOXAAC]

In the scrum where Evan ultimately came away with the ball (I know...Shocker!!!), he said something to the Billiken on the floor next to him. I'm not sure what was said, but it was un-Evan like. He normally does his thing without ceremony. Now that I think about it more, Evan probable asked him "what the phuk is a Billiken...and by the way this round thing in my possession...it's mine, so next time don't waste your energy and effort...now, I'm done with you...be gone."

[Dan]

anyone know of the financial differences to WSU for having a game at IBA vs Koch?

[SHOXAAC]

Nobody can compare to X, but there hasn't been an X resemblance since Rashard Kelly. Same size, similar motor, nose for the ball, likes to be physical, great rebounder. I can't wait to continue to see this young man develop.

[wufan]

Nobody can compare to X, but there hasn't been an X resemblance since Rashard Kelly. Same size, similar motor, nose for the ball, likes to be physical, great rebounder. I can't wait to continue to see this young man develop.

I keep thinking the same thing! There's been an awakening!

[forevershockerfan]

What was not to like? Wessel and Nurger break their own scoring records. Kelly has 7 rebounds in 12 minutes as we out-rebound our foes 41-20 and held them to 9 assists. Now that is smash-mouth Shocker basketball. In the meanwhile we had 20 assists of our own led by Mr. Cotton with 7. Now that kewl stat jumped off that stat sheet and grabbed me of his continued importance here in the land of Cotton.

Holland played 18 minutes and buzzes on the defensive side of the hardwood like a june bug in December searching for a foe to pester. We had 15 turnovers but part of that is the need to lengthen our bench. Now there was one team stat that showed needed improvement. 15-21 on our throws for an improved .714 percent. However, I want us to also get to the line than our opponents which did not happen last night. The Lew shot 25 throws.

This was a great game to watch and we improved as a team after the loss. Some teams might have went into a funk after a loss but not our beloved Shockers. Right now, I could see us going 10 deep versus Seton Hall, even if it is a close game. As our defense improves and our bench becomes very solid and reliable, then we have a great shot at having another glittering Season of success.

[Shocker-maniac]

Holland is going to be a lot of fun to watch as his Shocker career progresses. I think there was one sequence where he turned the ball over on the offensive end which was not good, but he hustled back and had a nice block on a layup on the defensive end. The guy has a turbo motor. It is also going to be very fun to watch Kelly and Nurger continue in their progressions.

[60Shock]

Coach sounded very impressed and proud that this was by far the largest number of fans ever to watch a BB game in Wichita. He further seemed very happy that the Shockers were the reason that the place was entirely sold out for the very first time and grinned when he made the causal reply that the Globetrotters didn't do it.

Sure sounded to me that he would certainly not be adverse, perhaps, to playing more than just one game here annually if the situation so warranted.

[proshox]

I don't get the negative atmosphere and venue comments. It seemed great in row D... It has been great when i have sat in the upper bowl. It looks and sounds great on TV.

Oh and 50% more fans.... Actual nearby entertainment and food. I would take a full season at IBA.

[shocksrbest]

Kelly is going to be a monster come Valley time. Love how he has developed and will only get better.

[GoShox]

Think it was mentioned earlier but that fadeaway by Baker was filthy. NBA quality. He gets that in is arsenal by the end of the year and he will be unstoppable and unfortunately League bound.

[forevershockerfan]

Holland is going to be a lot of fun to watch as his Shocker career progresses. I think there was one sequence where he turned the ball over on the offensive end which was not good, but he hustled back and had a nice block on a layup on the defensive end. The guy has a turbo motor. It is also going to be very fun to watch Kelly and Nurger continue in their progressions.

Take the promising 3 Freshmen you just mentioned, add our 5 starters, and throw in 2 more Freshmen in Shaq and Henderson, and that may be our main 10 in our rotation of players. Even so, Coach Marshall will also find ways to include the remaining players in the mix with opportunities to blend into our rotating mix as well. Every player will get a fair shake in helping us to win games.