Wichita State’s next women’s basketball coach won’t be hired for weeks, but he or she will likely begin with a checklist.
The Shockers (12-13, 7-7 Missouri Valley Conference) host Loyola on Friday night and Indiana State on Sunday in the final two home games of the season. They’ve held together well since coach Jody Adams-Birch mutually parted ways with the program in January and Linda Hargrove took over on an interim basis.
Before WSU can become conference contenders, the next coach will likely look to address several aspects of the team:
1. Build around Bessard
Junior forward Rangie Bessard averages 15.