The 2024–25 Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team represented

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in the

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. The Shockers, led by second-year head coach

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, played their home games at

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as members of the

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(AAC).

Previous season

The Shockers finished the season 15–19 and 5–13 in AAC play. They finished in a five-way tie for 10th place in the AAC. With tie-breakers they got the 12th seed in the AAC tournament. In the first round, the Shockers played 13th seed

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88–81. In the second round, the Shockers played fifth-seeded

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and upset them, 71–65. The Shockers reached the quarterfinals and played against UAB, but lost 72–60, ending their season.

Offseason

Departures

Incoming transfers

2024 recruiting class

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Wichita State Shockers men's basketball seasons

Wichita State Shockers men's basketball The Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team is the NCAA Division I college basketball program representing Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. The Shockers have made 16 appearances in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament ...