Wichita State opens the COVID-19-delayed men's basketball season vs. Oral Roberts at 6 p.m. (today) Wednesday at Koch Arena (ESPN-plus).
The Shockers planned to open last week in South Dakota, before positive tests in the traveling part ruined those plans. Get used to those type of situations. The Shockers, like many schools, are short-handed in practice, relying on staff members to fill the floor for basic drills, and are expected to have a roster of eight to face the Golden Eagles (1-1).
The Shockers are picked seventh in the American Athletic Conference and they know the departure of coach Gregg Marshall will cast more doubt on their success.