WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS
 Coach: Mark Turgeon |  Record: 24-8

 
Overview: Yes, it's disappointing for the Shockers that they were tripped up by Bradley in the MVC tourney semis. But on the positive side, this was an ultra competitive league this season, so it's extremely impressive that Wichita State won the league's regular season crown by a two game margin. Mark Turgeon was named the Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year, the first Shocker coach to gain that distinction since Eddie Fogler shared the award with Tulsa's J.D. Barnett way back in 1987.

Potential Difference Maker: Let's make this one a duo. Forwards P.J. Couisnard and Kyle Wilson combined to shoot 0-for-15 from the field in the MVC tourey loss to Bradley. How these two bounce back will say a lot about how far the Shockers can get in this tournament.

On Offense: They are a motion team that will run some set plays, mostly to get the ball inside. They are a post-oriented team centered around Paul Miller, the Missouri Valley MVP.

On Defense: They play standard man-to-man defense that will allow you to run your offense depending on their size and depth to wear teams down.

Strength: They are deep and feature the Missouri Valley’s best overall frontline with Miller leading the way. They won the Missouri Valley, one of this year’s best conferences and shoot very well from the free throw line.

Weakness: They do not have depth at the point guard position, so there is a big drop off if they play their 2nd team point guard.

Key to Success: Keep the frontline out of foul trouble and their guards must shoot well from the perimeter to open up the inside play.

How to Beat Them: A disciplined offensive system will lead to good shots and you must contain the front line on the boards and in the paint by making them earn their points.