Five questions for the American Athletic Conference men's basketball tournament:
What is Wichita State's case for success?
The Shockers did themselves significant good with their rush to 10-8 and sixth place after a 1-6 start.
They're on the side of the bracket – away from top-seeded Houston and hometown Memphis – where a fan can dream. Asking the Shockers to win four games away from home, likely against two or three higher-seeded teams, is bold. Their recent improvement makes asking that question entertaining.
Wichita State plays East Carolina in Thursday's opener (9 p.