Wichita State

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2019, file photo, then-Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew encourages his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. Bryce Drew is the new head coach at Grand Canyon University. Drew has three Division I transfers joining the program he took over in March. (AP photo/Wade Payne, File)

Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfers

By Aaron Beard Jun. 29, 2020 01:25 PM EDT

Hoya to B12: Ex-Georgetown G McClung signs with Texas Tech

May. 28, 2020 05:32 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Former Georgetown guard Mac McClung will play at Texas Tech after Davide Moretti's departure from the Red Raiders to play professionally...

Burton signs with Texas Tech after 2 seasons at Wichita St

Apr. 16, 2020 02:35 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Jamarius Burton has signed with Texas Tech after starting 52 games the past two seasons at Wichita State. He will have two seasons of...

Washington adds pair of transfers in Stevenson, Pryor

Apr. 15, 2020 03:32 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington has added Wichita State transfer Erik Stevenson and junior college standout Nate Pryor, the school announced Wednesday. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts as Kansas plays TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas. The NCAA transfer portal was implemented two years ago, intended to help ease the burden on administrators, increase transparency and empower athletes who complained about being prevented at times from going elsewhere. “There’s a lot of juggling that has to take place because of the transfer portal,” said Kansas coach Bill Self, who lost elite guard Isaac McBride to Vanderbilt but enjoyed the benefit of getting sharp-shooter Isaiah Moss from Iowa this past season. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Transfer portal causing college basketball coaches headaches

By Dave Skretta Apr. 14, 2020 03:25 AM EDT

Northern Iowa's Isaiah Brown (24), AJ Green (4) and Spencer Haldeman (30) head off the court following an NCAA college basketball game against Drake in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Friday, March 6, 2020, in St. Louis. Drake upset Northern Iowa 77-56. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

An updated look at NCAA Tournament bubble teams

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2020 02:57 AM EDT

Wichita St. dumps Tulsa behind 18 points from Stevenson

Mar. 08, 2020 06:56 PM EDT
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Erik Stevenson scored 18 points with nine rebounds and Wichita State beat Tulsa 79-57 on Sunday to end American Athletic Conference play. ...

Achiuwa leads Memphis over Wichita State 68-60

Mar. 05, 2020 11:50 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Precious Achiuwa tallied 14 points and 16 rebounds to lift Memphis to a 68-60 win over Wichita State on Thursday night. ...

Dennis scores 25 to carry Wichita St. over SMU 66-62

Mar. 01, 2020 07:32 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — Dexter Dennis had a career-high 25 points as Wichita State narrowly defeated SMU 66-62 on Sunday. Grant Sherfield made 4 of 5...

Late basket by Burton carries Wichita St. over Temple

Feb. 27, 2020 10:28 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Jamarius Burton hit a pair of foul shots with 1:48 remaining to give Wichita State the lead en route to a 72-69 win over Temple on...

Cincinnati guard Jarron Cumberland (34) shoots as Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis (0) guards in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated Wichita State 67-64. (Albert Cesare/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)

No OT! Cincinnati beats Wichita State 67-64 in regulation

By Joe Kay Feb. 23, 2020 03:26 PM EST

Wichita St. rallies past USF for 11th straight 20-win season

Feb. 20, 2020 09:41 PM EST
WICHITA, Kansas (AP) — Jaime Echenique tied his career high with 20 points as Wichita State defeated South Florida 65-55 on Thursday night and the Shockers...

Dennis scores career-high 21, Wichita St. beats Tulane 82-57

Feb. 16, 2020 04:39 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Dexter Dennis scored a career-high 21 points with a game-high nine rebounds and Tyson Etienne added 20 points as Wichita State beat Tulane...

Stevenson scores 27 to lift Wichita St. over UCF 75-58

Feb. 13, 2020 09:18 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Erik Stevenson had 27 points as Wichita State defeated Central Florida 75-58 on Thursday night. Dexter Dennis had nine...

Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall cheers on this players as they struggle during the second half of NCAA college basketball game action against Houston, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Wichita, Kan. (Bo Rader/The Wichita Eagle via AP)

Grimes leads No. 25 Houston in 76-43 win over Wichita State

Feb. 09, 2020 05:12 PM EST

Jarron Cumberland lifts Cincinnati past Wichita State 80-79

Feb. 06, 2020 09:53 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Jarron Cumberland converted a go-ahead three-point play with 3.5 seconds remaining to lift Cincinnati to an 80-79 win over Wichita State...

Tulsa guard Elijah Joiner (3) celebrates a three pointer against Wichita State in the second half of Tulsa's 54-51 win over Wichita State in an NCAA college basketball game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Joey Johnson)

Joiner hurries, hits late 3, Tulsa tops No. 23 Wichita St

Feb. 01, 2020 09:20 PM EST

Dennis lifts Wichita St. past UCF 87-79

Jan. 25, 2020 10:41 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Dexter Dennis scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead five Wichita State players in double figures and the Shockers defeated...

White helps Houston beat No. 16 Wichita State 65-54

By Jeffrey Parson Jan. 18, 2020 06:25 PM EST
WICHITA. Kan. (AP) — It was the type of validating victory that made Houston coach Kelvin Sampson get a bit reflective. After the Cougars...