Thank you, Rauno Nurger!

[Shocker Mama]

Nurger was great! I was sweating it when Shaq had those two quick fouls, but RN stepped up big time.

[Shock Top]

Before tonight, it looked like Rano might have been on the outside looking in (if WSU was looking to add another big)

Tonight, he played like I think we all thought he could when he came into the program.

If he can put together a few more nice performances, it could do the world for him and his WSU future/career

[ShockerFever]

I almost had an out-of-body experience when I realized I was yelling "YESSS" followed by "Nurger" all in the same breath tonight.

It was definitely a nice time to step up.

[pogo]

I really liked it when RN and AG were in the game at the same time. He played so good tonight. So proud of the way he showed up.

[1972Shocker]

One thing about Rauno is that he really gave us everything he had this year even when things didn't go so well for him. However, he just kept sawing wood and he received his just reward tonight and Shocker Nation was named as his beneficiary.

[ShockdaWorld]

Stat lines are for guys like Hairy Palm that don't know jack about basketball. Rauno was a huge X-factor tonight. I love that big line-up with him at the 4 and Shaq/Anton at the 5 against big teams. Tonight Evan and Rashard just weren't big enough against their big guys. That's not a knock on either of them, just the way it is. Thank you Rauno!!!

[Kel Varnsen]

Before tonight, it looked like Rano might have been on the outside looking in (if WSU was looking to add another big)

Tonight, he played like I think we all thought he could when he came into the program.

If he can put together a few more nice performances, it could do the world for him and his WSU future/career

Before this game, I was debating the merits of his scholarship. He stepped up in a big way tonight.

That said, I would be surprised if he continues to fill this role. For one, we won't play a whole lot of teams with multiple 7 footers in the lineup. Second, this has been the exception rather than the norm. If he does though, I'd be pleasantly surprised.

But yes, he can keep his scholly. :wink-new:

[MJ23]

Nurgered - an expression of utter shock and joy that indicates dominance of an opponent

Example - Wow, he really nurgered the hell hell out of that Vandy player.

[Shock Top]

Nurgered - an expression of utter shock and joy that indicates dominance of an opponent

Example - Wow, he really nurgered the hell hell out of that Vandy player.

Is that like the opposite of being Munsoned??

[pie n eye]

Rauno is a very solid, versatile third big man. What a luxury to have especially considering we'll have to play an extra game to get to the sweet 16.

There are several posters who've been saying it for a while but he's really played pretty well this year considering he was originally a red shirt. His defense has impressed me the most, both in the paint and on ball screens.

Looking ahead, if he can improve his glass work he has the potential to be even more of an asset the next two years.

[1979Shocker]

[Cdizzle]

Just great to see him get some media attention as well. He deserves it. Hopefully some other folks have moments over the next 3 weeks.

[WuShock Reaper]

"Wichita State's Rauno Nurger after First Four Performance vs. Vandy" - KSN Sports

KSN Sports Director Emily Gagnon goes one-on-one with Wichita State C Rauno Nurger after the Shockers beat Vanderbilt, 70-50 in the First Four of the 2016 NCAA Tournament.

[ShoxRoxMySox]

Just great to see him get some media attention as well. He deserves it. Hopefully some other folks have moments over the next 3 weeks.

He could barely keep the smile off his face when talking. Good stuff.

[1972Shocker]

I think those are the 1st interviews of Rauno that I have heard. His good play against Vandy carried over into the post-game interviews for sure. Let's hope this will be a confidence builder that launches Rauno into a more prominent and more productive role going forward.