Wichita State, Drake’s first-round NCAA Tournament opponent, is a familiar face from their days in the Missouri Valley Conference.
It’s official. Drake basketball is in the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs discovered their March Madness fate early in Sunday’s selection show, and the first opponent is a familiar face. The Wichita State Shockers (16-5,11-2 American Athletic Conference) were a member of the Missouri Valley Conference, along with Drake, for decades until Wichita State joined the AAC in 2017. Here’s what to know about Wichita State, Drake’s opponent: Isaac Brown is in his first season as the head coach at Wichita State.
