PROVIDENCE, R.I.
Evan Wessel’s role has changed considerably in Wichita State’s two NCAA Tournament games — the most obvious example being reduced playing time.
Wessel, who has started all 34 games, averages 21.2 minutes but has played less than that, total, in wins over Vanderbilt and Arizona. Against Vanderbilt, he played seven minutes and against Arizona he played 12. It’s more in line with his reserve role during his sophomore season, when WSU went 35-1 and Wessel averaged 12.2 minutes. It was that season that Wessel began to develop the reputation as a scrappy rebounder and defender.