Alterique Gilbert
Michigan State's Aaron Henry (0) is defended by UCLA's Jules Bernard (1), Tyger Campbell (10), Johnny Juzang (3) and Cody Riley (2) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, early Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
710 days later, NCAA Tournament is back with 'First Four'

By Jim Litke Mar. 19, 2021 02:32 AM EDT
Who are we kidding? “First Four” still sounds more like an educational toy than

Drake's Joseph Yesufu celebrates late in the second half of a First Four game against Wichita State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Drake won 53-52. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Drake tops Wichita State for first NCAA win in 50 years

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 18, 2021 09:17 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Drake's small, energetic contingent of fans sounded

Wichita State guard Alterique Gilbert (3) shoots over Cincinnati center Chris Vogt (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Wichita State follows tumult with familiar place in NCAA

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 17, 2021 06:32 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — For a team that’s been a NCAA Tournament regular much of

UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, Tyger Campbell, center, and Oregon State's Gianni Hunt battle for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Michigan St, Izzo in new spot as First Four participants

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 17, 2021 03:33 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan State and coach Tom Izzo are in an unfamiliar

Cincinnati head coach John Brannen is pulled back toward the team bench by a game official as Cincinnati plays Wichita State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cincy beats Shockers to reach 4th straight AAC title game

Mar. 13, 2021 06:05 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mason Madsen had a team-high 10 points for short

Baylor's Mark Vital (11) tries to steal the ball from Oklahoma State's Isaac Likekele during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big Sky - Semifinal 2 (win) at Big Sky - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/13/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 09:17 PM EST

Etienne lifts Wichita St. over USF on late free throws

Mar. 12, 2021 08:39 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tyson Etienne scored 20 points and hit a pair of foul

Etienne carries Wichita St. past South Florida 80-63

Mar. 06, 2021 03:26 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Tyson Etienne had 21 points as Wichita State extended its

Wade leads Wichita St. past Tulane 78-70

Mar. 03, 2021 08:33 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trey Wade scored a career-high 23 points on 9 of 12 shooting

Wichita State forward Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler (44) reaches for a rebound in front of Tulsa forward Rey Idowu (25) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tulsa, Okla., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Shockers solidifying shaky spot in NCAA Tournament field

By Dave Skretta Feb. 21, 2021 02:57 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita State headed north to South Dakota to open its

Wichita State's Alterique Gilbert, left, and Tyson Etienne celebrate after Gilbert hit a 3-pointer during the second half against Houston in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Wichita, Kan. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)
Wichita State holds on to surprise No. 6 Houston 68-63

By Jeffrey Parson Feb. 18, 2021 10:11 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Dexter Dennis took cover among a group of Houston players

Gilbert scores 17; Wade's dunk helps Wichita State beat UCF

Feb. 10, 2021 10:08 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Alterique Gilbert scored 17 points including Wichita State

Last-minute layup leads Wichita St. over Temple

Feb. 07, 2021 05:50 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Tyson Etienne Scored 20 points and converted a go-ahead

Etienne scores 22 to lead Wichita State past Tulane 75-67

Feb. 03, 2021 10:37 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Tyson Etienne had 22 points as Wichita State beat Tulane

Wichita St. beats Tulsa 72-53

Jan. 13, 2021 09:37 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Morris Udeze and Tyson Etienne scored 20 points apiece as

Etienne takes over, Wichita St. upends Ole Miss 83-79

Jan. 02, 2021 09:00 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Tyson Etienne scored a career-high 29 points, making a

Wichita State controls OT, tops South Florida 82-77

Dec. 22, 2020 10:12 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tyson Etienne scored 25 points and Wichita State never

Council IV, Gilbert lead Wichita State over Tulsa 69-65

Dec. 15, 2020 10:05 PM EST
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Ricky Council IV had 13 points and eight rebounds as

Cunningham hits winner, Oklahoma St edges Wichita St 67-64

Dec. 12, 2020 05:52 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Freshman star Cade Cunningham hit a contested 3-pointer

Wichita State guard Tyson Etienne, center, is fouled by Missouri's Dru Smith, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Wichita, Kan. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)
Ole Miss at LSU 12/5/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 05:10 PM EST