Wichita State freshman Dexter Dennis remembers the uncertainty of his first road trip and a tough game against Providence. He remembers how hard Markis McDuffie played, how he scrambled to deflect passes and harass shooters, dove for loose balls and pursued rebounds.
When Dennis is asked about McDuffie's influence on the youngest team of coach Gregg Marshall's career, he responds with examples of defense, rebounding and hustle.
He does not mention McDuffie's scoring.
"Exactly," Dennis said.
McDuffie, a 6-foot-8 senior, leads the Shockers in scoring with an average of 17.