2017-18 Schedule

[AndShock]

For clarity, this doesn't have anything to do with WSU playing or not playing LSU. What we need is a common opponent that can play @ WSU, @LSU AND at the Maui Mainland tournament in November.

What is unfortunate is that somehow we got paired with the tourney boat-anchor, that has somehow replaced DePaul as our leech, for finding such an opponent.

WSU and LSU playing is an option on the table but we don't want to play @ LSU and LSU doesn't want to come here.

[WSUwatcher]

So how about Shreveport and Intrust? That would solve the problem of losing the mainland game, and LSU won't always be bad -- probably not even for all that long. Will Wade knows what he's doing.

I suspect the real issue is indeed the coaching change, and that's unfortunate and unlucky, although understandable.

[Play Angry]

It's also the concept of agreeing to be the other's ***** since there's no return game baked in.

[WuShock Reaper]

"Men's nonconference slate released" - GoJacks.com

http://www.gojacks.com/news/2017/8/7/mens-basketball-mens-nonconference-slate-released.aspx

A very nice overall schedule, but note the two anchors on the non-conference schedule with prior year RPI's:

1. Kansas - 4
2. Wichita State - 29
3. Mississippi - 68
4. Iowa/Louisiana-Lafayette - 99
5. Colorado - 101
6. Richmond/UAB/Buffalo/Cincinnati - 108
7. Wyoming - 128
8. UC Irvine - 130
9. North Dakota - 133
10. UMKC - 181
11. Missouri State - 211
12. Drake - 316
13. Alabama State - 342
14. University of Mary - NCAA DII
15. South Dakota Mines (Exh.) - NCAA DII
16. Concordia (Neb.) - NAIA
17. Dakota State - NAIA
18. Presentation College - NAIA
Average - 142

[rrshock]

And that schedule is drug down by the two at the bottom. Glad we dont play them anymore.

[shocks02]

Sooners are going to be a different animal this year. Should be a great game at IBA. Heard freshman Brady Mannek has been a top player so far on their foreign trip as well.

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Trae Young goes for 21 and five assists in Oklahoma's third game of its foreign tour. Has scored 20 or more points in each game of trip.

[pogo]

Its tough to evaluate teams on tours like these. I always thought most of these teams really don't play much defense but they can shoot it pretty well. Of course there are a lot of US teams that play no D as well.

[forevershockerfan]

It is great playing the three Big 12 teams this Season. Oklahoma State and Baylor will be a solid test also for us on our road games this Season. A sweep would be nice but we really need to get at least 2 of these three in our win column. While I like the IBA idea, it would also be nice to get some Big 12 teams down at 21st. and Hillside to get a taste on what 'Danny Manning and his miracles' experienced here many moons ago."

Maui is a tourney we could win with some tough teams in it. All in all, the tougher the schedule, the more equipped and seasoned we will be in March so this is a nice pivotal Season to build on for the future. A sweep there would be a needed shot in the Shocks arm towards a Season to remember.

[WuShock16]

It is great playing the three Big 12 teams this Season. Oklahoma State and Baylor will be a solid test also for us on our road games this Season. A sweep would be nice but we really need to get at least 2 of these three in our win column. While I like the IBA idea, it would also be nice to get some Big 12 teams down at 21st. and Hillside to get a taste on what 'Danny Manning and his miracles' experienced here many moons ago."

Maui is a tourney we could win with some tough teams in it. All in all, the tougher the schedule, the more equipped and seasoned we will be in March so this is a nice pivotal Season to build on for the future. A sweep there would be a needed shot in the Shocks arm towards a Season to remember.

I believe Baylor comes to CKA next season.

http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/article147152619.html

[WuShock Reaper]

"Balado Announces Red Wolves' Non-Conference Slate" - Arkansas State Athletics

Published: August 10, 2017

http://www.astateredwolves.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7200&ATCLID=211660731&_ga=2.87704529.894599649.1502401692-266250600.1502401692

No help to really speak of in regards to Arkansas State's non-conference schedule (included prior year RPI's):

1. Wichita State - 29
2. Indiana - 81
3. Omaha - 142
4. UT Martin - 160
5. Eastern Michigan - 176
6. Evansville - 192
7. Cleveland State - 263
8. Florida Atlantic - 281
9. Abilene Christian - 284
10. South Florida - 317
11. Howard - 339
12. Harding University - DII
13. Henderson State - DII
14. Culver/Stockton College - NAIA

[1972Shocker]

"Balado Announces Red Wolves' Non-Conference Slate" - Arkansas State Athletics

No help to really speak of in regards to Arkansas State's non-conference schedule

I doubt if we were really counting on much help from Arkie State's non-con schedule. Last year ASU finished wiht an RPI of 113 which would not be bad at all for a buy game if they can duplicate that. They did lose a couple of seniors from last year included in their leading scorer Devin Carter (16.4 PPG, 3.6 RPG) and their 4th leading scorer Donte Thomas (8.6 PPG, 4.5 RPG). The have 5 seniors and 4 juniors on this year's roster but it looks like all 9 of those players were junior college transfers. ASU does have a new head coach, Mike Balado, who spent his previous 4 years on Rick Pitino's staff at Louisville. Beyond that his resume is not particularly strong. ASU hasn't shown up in Nos. 92 - 144 in the CSM preseason rankings and they probably won't make that Top 144 list. Let's hope the can stay in the Top 200.

[RoyalShock]

Since they play the Aces in the non-conference Arky St. can rest easy knowing there is very little chance of getting Evansville'd.

[oldsickjames]

Arkansas, Texas Arlington, TCU, Mississippi, or UNLV
for the trip would be nice

I would love that if it were UT Arlington or TCU -- down in my area, so maybe could attend.

[ShockerPhi]

Schedule has been finalized.

EDIT: I should clarify. NON-conference is finalized. Times and dates for conference play coming in September.

The Shockers, athletic director Darron Boatright said, will stick with their 12-game non-conference schedule. Attempts to find a mainland game connected to the Maui Invitational did not succeed.

http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/article168683367.html

[1972Shocker]

Closed scrimmage with ORU on October 28th at Koch Arena. Exhibition game opponent to be announced tomorrow.