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

See more Shocker basketball coverage from Taylor Eldridge at The Eagle

Produced by the Forge Podcast Co.
A Part of the ICT Podcast Network