By Paul Suellentrop
Melvion Flanagan calls himself and teammate Jaron Pierre Jr., "Boot Boys," a tribute to their home state of Louisiana and its distinctive shape.
"We're from Louisiana, and that means out here being a dog," Flanagan said. "Going to work every time. Playing hard. That's what Louisiana guys do."
Flanagan did not mention making baskets, which he did not need to. That part was obvious after Wichita State's 81-63 win over Longwood (Va.) at Koch Arena.
Pierre, benched by coach Isaac Brown a week ago for practice issues, led the Shockers (5-4) with 20 points, 15 in the first half.