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Wichita State seeks Arch Madness title to take out any NCAA suspense

ST. LOUIS — Confidence is something Wichita State's basketball team rarely lacks. Yet Fred VanVleet and his teammates harbor some uncertainty heading into the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

An NCAA Tournament at-large bid is not a mere formality should the Shockers (23-7) fail to capture the title at the Scottrade Center. That makes winning Arch Madness a little more pressing for VanVleet & Co.