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FILE - In this March 21, 2019, file photo, Belmont guard Grayson Murphy (2) gets off a shot ahead of Maryland 's Bruno Fernando (23) during the first half of a first-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Plenty of under-the-radar players bear watching this season

By Steve Megargee Oct. 29, 2021 03:49 AM EDT

Nicholls State guard Andre Jones (13) shoots next to Northwestern State guard Jovan Zelenbaba, center left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Utah State Aggies at San Diego State Aztecs 3/13/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 09:10 PM EST

Nevada guard Kane Milling (11) shoots as Boise State center Lukas Milner (25) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Mountain West - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Colorado State Rams 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:46 AM EST

Georgetown center Qudus Wahab, center, goes to the basket against Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Sherfield's 3-pointer lifts Nevada over Nebraska 69-66

Nov. 26, 2020 04:49 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Grant Sherfield hit a 3-pointer with 7.1 seconds remaining to lift Nevada to a 69-66 victory over Nebraska on Thursday. ...

FILE - In this March 16, 2018, file photo, Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall reacts during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Marshall in San Diego. Marshall resigned Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, following an investigation into allegations of verbal and physical abuse, ending a tenure that soared to the Final Four and crashed on the eve of the upcoming season. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
Wichita State coach Marshall resigns after misconduct probe

By Dave Skretta Nov. 17, 2020 11:33 AM EST

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Stevenson helps No. 24 Wichita St beat Ole Miss 74-54

By Jeffrey Parson Jan. 04, 2020 07:03 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — After his team’s victory on Wednesday, Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall said he loved everything about the play of sophomore guard Erik...

Sherfield's 1st double-double helps Wichita State, 84-66

Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 06:11 PM EST
WICHITA, Kansas (AP) — Grant Sherfield posted 15 points, shooting a perfect 6-for-6, grabbed 11 rebounds for his first double-double and Wichita State beat...

Sherfield scores 14 to lift Wichita St. past VCU 73-63

Associated Press Dec. 21, 2019 02:33 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Grant Sherfield scored 14 points as Wichita State beat VCU 73-63 on Saturday. Jaime Echenique had 14 points and three...

Sherfield leads Wichita St. over Cent. Arkansas 95-69

Dec. 05, 2019 10:13 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Grant Sherfield had 15 points to lead five Wichita State players in double figures as the Shockers rolled past Central Arkansas 95-69 on...

Stevenson leads Wichita St. over Texas Southern 69-63

Nov. 09, 2019 05:35 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Erik Stevenson had a career-high 22 points as Wichita State defeated Texas Southern 69-63 on Saturday. Dexter Dennis...

Newcomer Wade leads Wichita State past Omaha 68-54

Nov. 06, 2019 12:39 AM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Newcomer Trey Wade had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Dexter Dennis added 17 and 9 and Wichita State defeated Omaha in the season opener on...