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Basketball manager’s role is ‘about knowing where to be and when to be’

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Connor Shank’s role with the Wichita State men’s basketball team is a lot like that of an on-call doctor.

Shank, a sophomore, is in his second year assisting the basketball program as a team manager. His calendar is full with basketball, school, and work as the assistant recruitment chairman for Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Yet, when a player calls, Shank is ready.

Staring at a full calendar on his iPhone, Shank simply remarks, “It’s about knowing where to be and when to be.”

Joseph Barringhaus Connor Shank speaks to guard Jacob Cherrs before the game on Jan.