Wichita State practiced with a good vibe on Friday, two days before American Athletic Conference play begins. That is when things get serious.
Coach Terry Nooner joked with his players when they made left-handed layups and complained of minor aches. He complimented a new hairstyle for Salese Blow. The Shockers ended practice by making their target score in the full-court layup drill. After practice, they circled up and held hands.
Nooner talked about big goals for AAC play. Conference play means, he said, means there is no time for excuses. The Shockers (6-7) play North Texas (8-4), which shared last season's AAC title, at 1 p.