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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
• De...

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 opportu...

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...

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...

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 m...

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
• Usi...

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...

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 glo...

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:

• Everyt...

The season ended in heart-breaking fashion for WSU as they fall by a single point to Drake during the First Four of the NCAA tournament.  Dustin and Taylor recap that game and look back on a unique season that will be remembered for the many storylines it contained.  Newly minted Head Coach Isaac Brown joins the crew to talk about his perspective on the season and how he is approaching the future of Wichita State basketbal...

The early exit from the AAC tournament created a lot of sweat and nerves for 24-hours, but the Shockers are in the Big Dance!  Matching up with Drake in the First Four on Thursday at 5:27pm CST.  Dustin and Taylor break down the action at the conference tournament but the focus here is squarely on the opportunity Wichita State has to make a memorable NCAA tournament run.  On this episode we discuss:

• The nerve-wracking 2...

CHAMPIONS! AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS!  So much to discuss in a season full of incredible storylines, but Dustin and Taylor are here to break it all down.  Of course we also have to dive into Head Coach Isaac Brown getting the full time gig, and we take a deep dive on the NCAA tournament chances the Shockers have as they get ready for the conference tournament.  On this episode we discuss:

• Isa...

One game to recap but it was the biggest win of the season for the Wichita State Shockers.  And while Dustin and Taylor are back in the studio in person, chaos is still wreaking havoc on the basketball schedule with no games currently planned for the remainder of the week.  But that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to talk about.  All gas and no breaks on this episode of Talk Angry!  On this episode we discuss:

• The const...

With Taylor on vacation this week, Producer Bryan steps behind the mic with Dustin to discuss the big schedule shuffle that brings a top 10 Houston to Wichita State a week early.  Although it must be the 13th episode of the season because the virtual service we were recording with kept glitching on Bryan's mic.  Regardless of sub-zero temps or bizarre audio, the Talk Angry crew is here to bring you Shocker Basketball discu...

With the winter weather and bitter cold, the crew decided to take this week's episode remote.  But don't worry, we are diving into all the details of Wichita State's wins over Tulane and Temple before diving into the road trip to UCF and SMU this week.  Each game had some nervous moments, but the Shockers emerge victorious and got some big help with ECU beating Houston.  Dustin and Taylor break down the developments in eac...

Only one game this week, but it was enough to take your breath away.  The Shockers come from 8 down in the final minutes to force overtime and beat UCF in the extra period.  Dustin and Taylor are joined by GoShockers.com writer Paul Suellentrop to recap the game and how perfect Wichita State had to win this game.  On this episode we discuss:

• Thrilling back and forth action against UCF
• Playing perfect down the stretch
• The ...

The Shockers looked flat in a disappointing loss on the road to Memphis, and then turned around to have yet another 2 games postponed in matchups against USF and Cincinnati as those programs are on pause due to COVID issues.  Dustin and Taylor break down the struggles the Shockers experienced against the Tigers and look ahead to the lone matchup this week against UCF at Charles Koch Arena.  On this episode:

• The ugly off...

The Shockers had an undefeated week with a sweep of Tulsa, but one of their two scheduled games was postponed due to COVID issues at SMU.  Dustin and Taylor are joined by CJ Moore from The Athletic as they recap the season thus far and look ahead to key matchups against Memphis and South Florida.  On this episode we discuss:

• The improved offensive execution against Tulsa
• Morris Udeze (named AAC player of the week) explod...

We are now in the heart of the season.  As long as the American Athletic Conference can keep COVID at bay, the games are coming fast and furious.  Dustin and Taylor look back at the split that Wichita State had this past weekend against Houston and Cincinnati while looking ahead to key matchups against Tulsa and SMU.  If the Shockers are going to make their case as a contender for the conference title, this is a good week ...