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Paul Suellentrop

Paul Suellentrop has been with The Eagle's Sports staff since 2000 and has covered the Shockers since 2005. He is the former sports editor of the St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press.

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Submitted by Mark from Wichita

Q: Paul what do you think are the chances of Clevin Hannah wearing a #11 Kentucky basketball jersey (John Wall) as he watches the Wichita State vs Pittsburg game from the bench? I guess Mr. Hannah should be thankful he doesn't have to watch it on ESPN2.

Answered 11/19/09 16:17:16 by Paul Suellentrop

A: I've got a request into the NCAA to talk about Clevin's suspension. Allowing Wall to sit out an exhibition game seems hinky. We will see what the NCAA explanation is. Perhaps it's legitimate.

Submitted by dan from wichita

Q: Thx for update on baseball recruiting class. Was wondering what players we should be most concerned with the draft, what round some might be projected to be taken in?

Answered 11/17/09 15:15:14 by Paul Suellentrop

A: My guess is Albert Minnis tops that list. Kris Gardner and Zach Beringer are also worth following as scout are aware of them. PGCrosschecker projected Dayne Parker as a pick in rounds 6-20 in January. In general, I think this is a class that looks relatively safe, as in there isn't a Garrett Gould who projects as a sure-fire first or second-rounder at this point. A lot can change, as we've seen before.

Submitted by Vic Heckart from Wichita, KS

Q: Why didn't Tyler Richardson play in yesterday's WSU MBB game, pls? GM played 2 walk-on's in the game. Tyler was suited up, so I'm wondering if there was a last minute decision to redshirt him.

Answered 11/16/09 13:55:39 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Richardson is redshirting.

Submitted by will from wichita

Q: How did Ogirri fare after leaving WSU?

Answered 11/13/09 09:09:02 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Sean averaged 14.4 points for Wyoming and started 31 games. He made 44.2 percent of his threes.

Submitted by Craig from Wichita

Q: When you give your updates on Orupke, could you mention his block totals as well? According to the box scores I'm looking at, he has 14 blocks in 40 minutes through the first two games...also 9 fouls...

Answered 11/10/09 16:09:24 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Will do. That's a lot of blocked shots.

Submitted by Michael from El Do

Q: So I am guessing one of the only dates still open for the downtown IBA game is the UNI game? If not what are other games that are being looked at. Also I have heard of a rumor that we will be starting a series with Tulsa that will play a game at each cities downtown Arena, alternating every year.

Answered 11/03/09 10:15:42 by Paul Suellentrop

A: It appears UNI (Jan. 19), Illinois State (Jan. 27) and Indiana State (Feb. 6) make the most sense. I love the idea of playing the WSU-TU series at the downtown arenas. Those schools should do everything possible to make this rivalry something special. http://blogs.kansas.com/shockwaves/2009/09/14/mvc-schedules-ready-for-inspection/

Submitted by Bob Goeller from Great Bend, KS

Q: I'm certain you've been asked, but have you heard anything about the scrimmage vs KSU?

Answered 11/02/09 10:30:30 by Paul Suellentrop

A: I talked to Gregg Marshall this morning. He liked WSU's performance much better than last year. Graham Hatch played well. More on the blog in a little bit.

Submitted by Dustin from wichita,ks

Q: From what you've seen, who would you say are the one or two most improved players on the WSU mens basketball team? Most impressive freshman? Thanks.

Answered 10/31/09 10:35:33 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Aaron Ellis is taking advantage of his experience and playing very well. He is bigger and stronger and it's paying off. Graham Hatch is playing very well. If he can make shots, he will start and play a lot of minutes. He gives WSU everything else and the coaches love his hustle. The freshmen are up and down. WSU needs either Kenny Manigault or Demetric Williams to back up Clevin Hannah at point guard. I think Kenny will ultimately play the most, because he is the best athlete. It may take him a month or two to adjust to college ball. Tyler Richardson is a good shooter, but his position is loaded with returners.

Submitted by Dan from Prosper, Tx

Q: Why not have a shocker men's basketball update everyday? All the big progams have daily updates. Any information is better than nothing. Updates could include stories on players, practice info, possible recruits, etc....

Answered 10/31/09 10:31:51 by Paul Suellentrop

A: The pace is picking up. Games are a week away, so more is going on. I've watched many practices in my career. Some days, nothing newsworthy happens.

Submitted by Roger from Wichita

Q: What's the reason for the rule change about charging under the basket? Is it about injuries? Is that NCAA or MVC rule? Isn't it a big advantage to the offense?

Answered 10/31/09 10:28:43 by Paul Suellentrop

A: The NCAA changed the rule. I think there were two concerns - injuries and flow of the game. Plus, it follows the NBA rule.

Submitted by chris from wichita,ks

Q: When do you think the people that decide the preseason all-conf. MVC men's team (coaches?) will learn that basketball teams now have 5 (and not six) players? The people that pick the women's team seem to have figured it out!

Answered 10/28/09 18:36:36 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Must have been a tie. I think they take the top five (or six) vote-getters. Anybody who gets a vote is honorable mention.

Submitted by Micol Tice from Wichita, Ks

Q: Could you post the Missouri Valley womens volleyball standings at least once a week?

Answered 10/22/09 16:34:42 by Paul Suellentrop

A: We can do that.

Submitted by Chuck from Wichita KS

Q: This season's WSU men's basketball television schedule was printed in the Eagle earlier this week but I can't locate it on the Eagle website. Can you direct me to it?

Answered 10/22/09 16:31:57 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Good suggestion. Here it is. http://www.kansas.com/sports/shockers/story/1023031.html

Submitted by JT from Wichita

Q: A while back, WSU announced they would be playing 1 game at Inrust Bank Arena this season. Haven't heard anything since and I just received my season tickets with all games listed as being played at Koch Arena. Are the shockers still planning on playing a game downtown this season?

Answered 10/22/09 07:53:43 by Paul Suellentrop

A: WSU said it was looking into that possibility. As of Saturday, AD Eric Sexton said it remained a possibility.

Submitted by C.C. from Wichita, Ks.

Q: After seeing David Kyles soar to great heights while defending his dunking "crown", I thought about a beam that used to be in the old locker room. It was so high up that only a few could touch it (Maurice Evans was the last that I heard could reach it). Do you know if it still exists and if any recent Shockers have made their mark on it?

Answered 10/19/09 16:36:34 by Paul Suellentrop

A: I don't think it does because of the renovations. I will ask Kerry Rosenboom if anything similar exists.

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