Season 7, Episode 11 (The Final Countdown)

There might have been a change or two (or 75) over the summer at Wichita State.  Just when it seemed like things were calming down there was more happening.  Dustin and Taylor are back to start the 10th (!!!) season of Talk Angry.  On this episode we discuss:

• The biggest story has to be new Athletic Director Kevin Saal (and early perspectives on his tenure)
• The new reality of NIL
• Trying to turn around more than just basketball
• Matching resources to expectations
• New assistant Butch Pierre
• All the roster turnover and previews of what can be expected
• Difficulty planning a roster
• The Process
• Tyson Etienne update
• TBT Recap / Elam Ending thoughts

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Wichita State is going to need something very special to happen this weekend to make the season last any longer.  Dustin and Taylor break down the path that is in front of the Shockers at the AAC conference tournament.  On this episode we discuss:

• With the season over, finishing 7th is a disappointment for everyone involved
• Positive momentum heading into the conference tournament
• Becoming less dependent on the 3 pointer
• Dexter Dennis named Conference Defensive POY
• Ricky Council IV named the 6th Man of the Year
• The conference tourney path
• What's on the line this week for Taylor

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The offense is playing better and there is more optimism around the team, but the Shockers still split the games over this past week with a close loss to UCF and a more challenging win over USF than they wanted.  Dustin and Taylor recap where the team is headed and what they will have to do during this critical week in games against Cincinnati and Houston.  On this episode we discuss:

• Playing better but a missed opportunity against UCF
• The controversial calls at the end of the game
• Wichita State finding the touch from outside
• Games likely not getting rescheduled
• Find out where Alterique Gilbert landed to begin his pro career
• The secret extension of Darron Boatright
• More "screen" needed in the ball-screen offense
• Revenge matchup against Cinci
• Blackout opportunity against Houston

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With back to back wins (and a convincing one over SMU), Wichita State looks to be regaining its footing as a team.  This Saturday's game against USF features the Coaching for Literacy campaign from the United Way of the Plains and President and CEO Pete Najera joins Dustin and Taylor to talk about how we can support our Shockers and literacy in our community.  On this episode we discuss:

• Donate to the local Coaching for Literacy Campaign at unitedwayplains.org/literacy
• SMU win felt as important as the Super Bowl (it did?)
• Pushing for a bye in the conference tournament
• Road wins become a necessity
• Shocker MTXE back on display
• Bench scoring punch
• Leap frog opportunity in the standings at UCF this week
• Home winning streak must be maintained against USF
• Which AAC teams have surprised Taylor

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After losing 3 of 4 games (and getting swept by Tulane), Wichita State finds itself in the place it least expected before the season started.  Dustin and Taylor break down the current situation and how the Shockers can get themselves back on an upward trajectory.  On this episode we discuss:

• The offense is bogging down in critical moments
• The defensive swing with Morris Udeze on/off the floor
• Comparing this season's close games to last season
• The probability of losing both Tulane games
• Must-win game against rival Tulsa on Tuesday
• COVID reschedule puts a challenging back-to-back matchup against SMU
• Who will be back next season?
• Is Isaac Brown on the hot seat with this season's performance?

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There's no way around it, Wichita State has struggled over the last 6 weeks of playing basketball.  Dustin and Taylor discuss what the Shockers need to do to get back on track with an important homestand against Tulane and Cincinnati on tap this week.  On this episode we discuss:

• Thin margin of error when you can't make open shots
• The decline of Tyson Etienne's efficiency
• Lack of shooting gravity around the team
• Tulane a must-win game?
• Should the starting lineup change?
• How valuable was Alterique Gilbert?
• Transfer portal providing some juice for Tulane to improve
• Tulane's weird and wonky matchup zone
• Wes Miller making progress at Cincinnati
• Cincinnati's interior defensive prowess

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After a solid 5-1 start to the season, Wichita State finds itself with an opportunity to take on two Big 12 programs in the same week.  Dustin and Taylor give the aerial view of where the team is at and it's potential while breaking down these key upcoming games.  On this episode we discuss:

• Leaving analytics points behind at the free throw line
• 2nd half Tyson Etienne
• Half-court offense developments
• Transition struggles
• Using Tyson as a decoy
• Kenny Pohto named American Athletic Conference Freshman-of-the-Week
• Isaac Brown's first technical
• The similarity between Oklahoma State and Arizona (and the differences)
• Kansas State wants to play like the Shockers, but the Wildcats just aren't as good at it

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The season is underway!  But with two tight wins to start the season and struggles shooting the basketball, Wichita State has lots of question marks heading into a critical week that includes a trip to Las Vegas in the Roman Main Event against Arizona.  Dustin and Taylor are here to break everything down.   On this episode we discuss:

• Shooting struggles and statistics
• Tyson Etienne going viral (he is not a normal college basketball player)
• Checking off the boxes for recruiting target Tre King
• Kenny Pohto surprises
• What's up with the home crowd?
• Dexter still shutting people down
• Improved rebounding against Jacksonville State and South Alabama
• Defense can keep the Shockers in games
• Game previews against Tarleton State, Arizona and Michigan/UNLV
• Wichita State entering a crucial stretch of basketball

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The schedule is set, the roster is final, conference realignment is back on the menu.  You know that means it's time for the start of another season of Shocker basketball!  Dustin and Taylor are ready to guide you through all the intricacies of this college basketball season. On this episode we discuss:

• More conference realignment (thanks Big XII)
• Who might be coming to the American Athletic Conference
• Are we now in a glorified Conference USA?
• Does Wichita State have any other conference options?
• How long will Memphis and SMU stick around?
• Preseason poll review
• It's time for Penny to prove it with this stacked roster at Memphis
• Tyson Etienne gets preseason POTY
• Dustin v. Memphis fans
• Changes to the roster
• Review of the closed scrimmage with Texas Tech
• Who will start for this squad?
• Non-conference game you are most looking forward to

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We are BACK for SEASON 9!  And with the huge news of Tyson Etienne returning and the TBT just around the corner we have a ton of content to get to on this episode.  But don't worry, we bring the goods as Dustin and Taylor are joined by Ron Baker and Zach Bush to break down the TBT and CJ Moore from The Athletic shares his thoughts on Isaac Brown and the Shockers for this coming season. On this episode we discuss:

• Everything about the TBT!
• Reunion with 40+ former Shocker players, including all recent NBA players
• Interview with Ron Baker and Zach Bush
• Tyson is coming back!
• Non-conference schedule outlook
• CJ Moore feature on Isaac Brown
• What the Name-Image-Likeness rules mean for WSU
• The finalized roster for next season
• Who makes the biggest jump this season on the team

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