Wichita State follows tumult with familiar place in NCAA

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) For a team that’s been a NCAA Tournament regular much of the past decade, Wichita State is still a bit taken aback by its latest appearance. Then again, the Shockers seemed an unlikely participant following a tumultuous offseason featuring the exits of seven players, followed by the preseason resignation of longtime coach Gregg Marshall amid allegations of verbal and physical abuse. Then came a COVID-19 pause and withdrawal from a season-opening tournament before interim replacement Isaac Brown could coach his first game.