Sunday's showdown with Cincinnati not only had a conference title on the line for Wichita State , it was also an important showing for the Shockers' future with seven highly-rated recruits in attendance .
Among the targets were 2019 prospect Tyem Freeman, a four-star wing from Springfield, Mo., and five players from Sunrise Academy's "elite" team, including five-star, seven-foot center N'faly Dante, a 2020 prospect, plus 2021 target Jackie Johnson, a freshman from Wichita.
WSU did not extend an offer to any of the recruits during their visit, but they were hand-picked by Gregg Marshall's staff to attend the game and appear to be targets in the coming years.