Wichita State sophomore Markis McDuffie turned 19 in September. He’s on the young edge of college basketball youngsters.
In a program so often defined by its seniors, McDuffie’s role is crucial this season for the Shockers. While he’s not the most experienced Shocker returner, he might be the most prominent after winning Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year honors last season. He represented WSU on the preseason All-MVC team, with junior center Shaq Morris on the second team.
“I do feel like I’m one of the young guys — guys pick on me about how young I am,” he said on Tuesday at MVC media day.