Rogers has 20, Wichita State takes down Southern Illinois 69-68
Colby Rogers and Xavier Bell scored 20 points each and Wichita State got a blocked shot at the buzzer to edge Southern Illinois 69-68DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS 15-19 · 2024-25 11TH IN AAC
15-19 · 2024-25 11TH IN AAC
Next Game at Western Kentucky · Tue 1:00AM
WICH +1.5 TOTAL 152.5
Bijan Cortes - Spotted with foot in boot Cortes has his right foot in a boot ahead of Saturday's game against Southern Illinois, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Cortes is a transfer from Oklahoma who seemingly could join the fold after a decision in the courts earlier this week resulted in the waiver process being removed for this season. However, it appears Cortes may also be dealing with an injury to his right foot or leg, so there may be another factor keeping Cortes' status in question, even if he is cleared on the waiver front.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kenny Pohto - Crashes offensive glass Pohto totaled nine points (3-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes during Saturday's 79-69 loss to South Dakota State.
Impact Pohto's eight offensive rebounds helped him post a season-high 13 boards in Saturday's loss. However, the 6-foot-10 big man coughed up five turnovers compared to just one assist.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dalen Ridgnal - Misses out on double-double Ridgnal fouled out of Sunday's 82-72 loss to Missouri after recording seven points (3-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and one steal across 23 minutes.
Impact Despite coming off the bench for the Shockers, Ridgnal has been highly productive in 2023-24. The senior guard is averaging 8.8 points and 7.8 rebounds in 24.2 minutes across his first nine appearances this season.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rogers scores 19, Wichita State takes down Richmond 80-68
Colby Rogers had 19 points in Wichita State’s 80-68 win over RichmondNOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wichita State takes on Richmond following Pohto's 25-point game
Wichita State hosts the Richmond Spiders after Kenny Pohto scored 25 points in Wichita State's 80-67 win over the Norfolk State SpartansNOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pohto scores 25 to lead Wichita State over Norfolk State 80-67
Led by Kenny Pohto's 25 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Norfolk State Spartans 80-67NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Isaac Abidde - Not in starting lineup Abidde is not listed amongst Wichita State's starters ahead of Saturday's game against Norfolk State.
Impact Abidde will likely shift back to the bench as Harlond Beverly returns to action. The 6-foot-8 sophomore figures to remain heavily involved off the bench for the Shockers.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kenny Pohto - Double-doubles in win Pohto produced 23 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Sunday's 88-69 victory over Saint Louis.
Impact Pohto's 23 points and 12 rebounds were both season highs. The junior big man has gotten off to a strong start this season, averaging 12.7 points and 7.8 in 29.2 minutes across his first six appearances.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Colby Rogers - Leads team to victory Rogers racked up 28 points (11-19 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 34 minutes during Sunday's 88-69 win over Saint Louis.
Impact Rogers' 28 points were not only a game high but also his highest mark of the season. The junior forward continues to be an elite distance shooter, converting 39.0 percent of his 6.8 three-point attempts through six games.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rogers scores 28 as Wichita State beats Saint Louis 88-69 at the Myrtle Beach Invitational
Led by Colby Rogers' 28 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Saint Louis Billikens 88-69 at the Myrtle Beach InvitationalNOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Xavier Bell - Misses out on double-double Bell closed with 24 points (8-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 83-66 loss to Liberty.
Impact Bell's 24 points and nine rebounds both marked season highs in Friday's victory. The junior guard is off to a strong start this season, averaging 17.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 30.6 minutes across his first five appearances.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rode scores 31 and Liberty knocks off Wichita State 83-66 at Myrtle Beach Invitational
Kyle Rode put up 31 points as Liberty beat Wichita State 83-66 in a semifinal of the Myrtle Beach InvitationalNOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bell has 20 in Wichita State's 86-77 victory over Coastal Carolina in the Myrtle Beach Invitational
Led by Xavier Bell's 20 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 86-77 on Thursday nightNOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Isaac Abidde - Productive off bench Abidde supplied 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 95-65 win over Friends.
Impact Abidde led Wichita State in minutes played Friday despite coming off the bench. The sophomore guard is averaging 25.3 minutes this season after averaging just 8.6 in 2022-23.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dalen Ridgnal - Efficient off bench Ridgnal logged 16 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and six rebounds across 19 minutes during Sunday's 95-65 win over Friends.
Impact Ridgnal was Wichita State's second-leading scorer Sunday despite coming off the bench. After transferring from Missouri State this offseason, the senior guard is averaging 8.7 points and 8.7 rebounds in 22.7 minutes across his first three appearances in 2023-24.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rogers scores 18 in Wichita State's 95-65 win over Friends
Colby Rogers had 18 points in Wichita State’s 95-65 win against FriendsNOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pohto's 16 lead Wichita State past Western Kentucky 71-61
Led by Kenny Pohto's 16 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 71-61 on Thursday nightNOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quincy Ballard - Double-doubles in win Ballard ended Monday's 76-59 win over Lipscomb with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks in 18 minutes.
Impact Ballard started off the season strong Monday, recording a team high in blocks and reaching double-digit rebounds. After averaging just 10.1 minutes across his 10 appearances in 2022-23, Ballard appears primed for an increased role this year as the Shockers' starting center.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
OU Basketball: New-Look Oklahoma Dominates Wichita State in Opener Missing all of its Big Three for the first time in six years, the Sooners turned to freshmen and transfers to open Year 3 of the Jennie Bara...
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
OU Basketball: New-Look Oklahoma Dominates Wichita State in Opener Missing all of its Big Three for the first time in six years, the Sooners turned to freshmen and transfers to open Year 3 of the Jennie Bara...
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
WATCH: Oklahoma HC Jennie Baranczyk's Media Day Interview Watch as Oklahoma basketball coach Jennie Baranczyk previews the upcoming season that tips off on Nov. 6 against Wichita State.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bijan Cortes - Awaiting eligibility waiver Cortes (academics) is awaiting an eligibility waiver for the Shockers' 2023-24 season, according to Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle.
Impact Unfortunately for Cortes, an academic problem is preventing him from participating in future games. He already sat out the 2023-24 Shockers' offseason tour at Greece and exhibition game Sunday against Rogers State. If available, Cortes is expected to serve as part of their primary backcourt. The flashy guard's ineligibility would be a significant loss.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bijan Cortes - Awaiting eligibility waiver Cortes (academics) is awaiting an eligibility waiver for the Shockers' 2023-24 season, according to Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle.
Impact Unfortunately for Cortes, an academic problem is preventing him from participating in future games. He already sat out the 2023-24 Shockers' offseason tour at Greece and exhibition game Sunday against Rogers State. If available, Cortes is expected to serve as part of their primary backcourt. The flashy guard's ineligibility would be a significant loss.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Quincy Ballard - Sharp in scrimmage Ballard (back) posted 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one steal and three blocks in Sunday's 74-53 preseason victory over Rogers State.
Impact Ballard showed no signs of the back injury he battled at the end of the 2022-23 season. After logging just 10.1 minutes per game last season, Ballard is a serious growth candidate in year two with the Shockers.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
