2020–21 Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team
American college basketball season
2020–21 Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team represented Wichita State University in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's basketball season . They played their home games at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas and were led by interim head coach Isaac Brown who took over as interim coach after Gregg Marshall resigned before the start of the season. Brown was promoted to full-time head coach during the season. They are members of the American Athletic Conference . They finished the season 16–6, 11–2 in AAC Play to finish in 1st place. They defeated South Florida in the quarterfinals of the AAC tournament before losing in the semifinals to Cincinnati . They received an at large-bid to the NCAA tournament where they lost in the First Four to Drake .
Previous season
The Shockers finished the 2019–20 season 23–8, 11–7 in AAC play and finished in fourth place. They entered as the No. 4 seed in the AAC tournament , which was ultimately cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Departures
Morris Udeze initially entered the transfer portal in March before deciding in late April to remain with the Shockers.[ 8]
2020 recruiting class
College recruiting information
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
Commit date
Ricky Council IV G
Durham, North Carolina
Northern High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
Mar 29, 2020
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :
Chaunce Jenkins G
Newport News, Virginia
Menchville High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
165 lb (75 kg)
Mar 29, 2020
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: NR
Jaden Seymour F
Charlotte, North Carolina
Northside Christian Academy
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
Apr 3, 2020
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :
Overall recruiting rankings:
Note : In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:
Incoming transfers
Preseason
On October 28, The American released the preseason Poll and other preseason awards.[ 14]
Coaches Poll
Predicted finish
Team
Votes (1st place)
1
Houston
99 (2)
2
Memphis
90 (2)
3
SMU
80
4
Cincinnati
77
5
South Florida
61
6
Tulsa
50
7
Wichita State 44
8
UCF
37
9
East Carolina
34
10
Temple
18
11
Tulane
15
Roster
2020–21 Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team
Players
Coaches
Pos.
#
Name
Height
Weight
Year
Previous school
Hometown
G 0
Dexter Dennis 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg)
Jr Believe Academy
Baker, Louisiana
G 1
Tyson Etienne 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg)
So Putnam Science Academy
Englewood, New Jersey
G 2
Craig Porter Jr. 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg)
Jr Vincennes University
Terre Haute, Indiana
G 3
Alterique Gilbert 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg)
GS UConn
Atlanta, Georgia
G 4
Ricky Council IV 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 205 lb (93 kg)
Fr Northern HS
Durham, North Carolina
F 5
Trey Wade 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 221 lb (100 kg)
Sr South Plains CC
Marietta, Georgia
G 10
Remy Robert II (W)
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 188 lb (85 kg)
Jr State College of Florida
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
G 11
Chaunce Jenkins 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 175 lb (79 kg)
Fr Menchville HS
Newport News, Virginia
G 12
Trevin Wade 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg)
Jr Georgia Highlands
Marietta, Georgia
G 14
Jacob Herrs (W)
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg)
Sr Andover HS
Wichita, Kansas
G 15
Brycen Bush (W)
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 172 lb (78 kg)
Sr Eisenhower HS
Wichita, Kansas
F 22
Jaden Seymour 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 205 lb (93 kg)
Fr Northside Christian Academy
Charlotte, North Carolina
F 24
Morris Udeze 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 235 lb (107 kg)
Jr Montverde Academy
Houston, Texas
F 25
Clarence Jackson 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg)
So Polk State
Dublin, Georgia
F 40
Josaphat Bilau 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 232 lb (105 kg)
RS Fr Spire Academy
La Roche-sur-Yon, France
F 44
Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 250 lb (113 kg)
Jr Sunrise Christian Academy
Omaha, Nebraska
Head coach Assistant coach(es) Legend (C) Team captain(S) Suspended(I) Ineligible(W) Walk-on Roster
Schedule and results
COVID-19 impact
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic , the Shockers' schedule is subject to change, including the cancellation or postponement of individual games, the cancellation of the entire season, or games played either with minimal fans or without fans in attendance and just essential personnel.
The Shockers were scheduled to participate in the 2020 Crossover Classic , but withdrew after multiple players tested positive for COVID-19.[ 15]
After the East Carolina game was postponed, December 30 was filled with a non-conference game vs. Newman .
The game at East Carolina scheduled for February 21 was moved to Wichita.[ 16]
Schedule
Date
Rank#
Opponent#
Result
Record
High points
High rebounds
High assists
Site (attendance)
Regular season
December 2, 2020 *6:00 p.m., ESPN+
Oral Roberts W 85–80 1–0
26 – Etienne
8 – Jackson
3 – Tied
Charles Koch Arena Wichita, KS
December 6, 2020 *1:00 p.m., ESPN2
Missouri L 62–72 1–1
14 – Tied
7 – Tied
6 – Gilbert
Charles Koch Arena (100)Wichita, KS
December 12, 2020 *2:00 p.m., ESPN+
Oklahoma State L 64–67 1–2
19 – Etienne
6 – Trey Wade
2 – Etienne
Charles Koch Arena (625)Wichita, KS
December 15, 2020 6:00 p.m., ESPNU
at Tulsa Rivalry W 69–65 2–2
13 – Council IV
8 – Council IV
5 – Porter Jr.
Reynolds Center Tulsa, OK
December 18, 2020 *6:00 p.m., ESPN+
Emporia State W 73–57 3–2
18 – Udeze
8 – Council IV
4 – Etienne
Charles Koch Arena (1,050)Wichita, KS
December 22, 2020 6:00 p.m., ESPN+
at South Florida
W 82–77 OT
4–2
25 – Etienne
8 – Trey Wade
5 – Gilbert
Yuengling Center Tampa, FL
December 30, 2020 6:00 p.m., ESPN+
East Carolina Cancelled due to COVID-19 issues[ 17]
Charles Koch Arena Wichita, KS
December 30, 2020 *6:00 p.m., ESPN+
Newman W 81–43 5–2
13 – Dennis
8 – Jackson
5 – Etienne
Charles Koch Arena (1,575)Wichita, KS
January 2, 2021 *5:00 p.m., ESPNU
at Ole Miss American/SEC Alliance W 83–79 6–2
29 – Etienne
10 – Trey Wade
5 – Trey Wade
The Pavilion at Ole Miss Oxford, MS
January 6, 2021 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
at No. 11 Houston
L 63–70 6–3
25 – Etienne
8 – Etienne
4 – Gilbert
Fertitta Center Houston, TX
January 10, 2021 3:30 p.m., ESPN2
Cincinnati W 82–76 7–3
23 – Council IV
6 – Council IV
3 – Tied
Charles Koch Arena (2,025)Wichita, KS
January 13, 2021 6:00 p.m., ESPN+
Tulsa Rivalry W 72–53 8–3
20 – Tied
8 – Udeze
8 – Gilbert
Charles Koch Arena (2,048)Wichita, KS
January 21, 2021 6:00 p.m., ESPN2
at Memphis
L 52–72 8–4
13 – Council IV
7 – Council IV
4 – Gilbert
FedEx Forum Memphis, TN
January 27, 2021 5:00 p.m., ESPN+
at Cincinnati
Postponed due to COVID-19 issues[ 18]
Fifth Third Arena Cincinnati, OH
January 30, 2021 3:00 p.m., ESPNU
UCF W 93–88 OT
9–4
29 – Etienne
8 – Jackson
7 – Gilbert
Charles Koch Arena (2,100)Wichita, KS
February 3, 2021 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
Tulane W 75–67 10–4
22 – Etienne
7 – Trey Wade
4 – Gilbert
Charles Koch Arena (2,100)Wichita, KS
February 7, 2021 1:00 p.m., ESPNU
Temple W 70–67 11–4
20 – Etienne
7 – Udeze
5 – Etienne
Charles Koch Arena (2,625)Wichita, KS
February 10, 2021 6:00 p.m., ESPNU
at UCF
W 61–60 12–4
17 – Gilbert
10 – Dennis
2 – Tied
Addition Financial Arena Orlando, FL
February 18, 2021 6:00 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2
Memphis Postponed due to COVID-19 issues[ 19]
Charles Koch Arena Wichita, KS
February 18, 2021 6:00 p.m., ESPN2
No. 6 Houston Previously scheduled for Feb. 25 W 68–63 13–4
16 – Tied
6 – Tied
3 – Tied
Charles Koch Arena (2,625)Wichita, KS
February 21, 2021 11:00 a.m., ESPNU
East Carolina Postponed due to COVID-19 issues[ 20]
Charles Koch Arena Wichita, KS
February 25, 2021 6:00 p.m., ESPN2
SMU Previously scheduled for Feb. 28 Postponed due to COVID-19 issues[ 21]
Charles Koch Arena Wichita, KS
February 28, 2021 7:00 p.m., ESPNU
at SMU Previously scheduled for Jan. 17 Postponed due to COVID-19 issues[ 22]
Moody Coliseum University Park, TX
March 3, 2021 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
at Tulane
W 78–70 14–4
23 – Wade
13 – Dennis
12 – Gilbert
Devlin Fieldhouse New Orleans, LA
March 6, 2021 5:00 p.m., ESPN2
at Temple
Cancelled due to COVID-19 issues[ 23]
Liacouras Center Philadelphia, PA
March 6, 2021 12:00 p.m., ESPN+
South Florida Previously scheduled for Jan. 24 W 80–63 15–4
21 – Etienne
8 – Wade
5 – Gilbert
Charles Koch Arena (2,625)Wichita, KS
American Conference tournament
March 12, 2021 11:00 a.m., ESPN2
(1)
vs. (8) South Florida Quarterfinals W 68–67 16–4
20 – Etienne
11 – Udeze
4 – Porter Jr.
Dickies Arena Fort Worth, TX
March 13, 2021 2:00 p.m., ESPN2
(1)
vs. (5) Cincinnati Semifinals L 59–60 16–5
14 – Gilbert
7 – Udeze
5 – Gilbert
Dickies Arena Fort Worth, TX
NCAA tournament
March 18, 2021 5:27 p.m., TBS
(11 W)
vs. (11 W) Drake First Four L 52–53 16–6
22 – Udeze
7 – Tied
4 – Gilbert
Mackey Arena West Lafayette, IN
*Non-conference game.
# Rankings from
AP Poll . (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
All times are in
Central Time .
Awards and honors
American Athletic Conference honors
All-AAC Awards
All-AAC First Team
All-AAC Third Team
All-AAC Freshman Team
Source [ 24]
References
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