Shockers solidifying shaky spot in NCAA Tournament field

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)

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) congratulates teammate Kerwin Walton (24) after Walton scored his 19th point against Louisville in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)

Wichita State interim coach Isaac Brown reacts to referee John Higgins after a call during the first half the team's NCAA college game against Houston on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 in Wichita, Kan. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)

North Carolina's Kerwin Walton (24) launches a three-point shot over Louisville's David Johnson (13) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)