WICHITA, Kan. – A statue of legendary Wichita State men's basketball player Dave Stallworth was unveiled in front of Charles Koch Arena on Dec. 1 in front of his teammates and fans.
The statue and fund-raising were final tributes from his teammates – and fans of the 1960's era teams – to ensure Stallworth's contributions to the university and community were remembered. With Stallworth leading the way, the Shockers won their first Missouri Valley Conference title and made their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1964. They became a regular in the national rankings and packed fans into what was then known as the WU Fieldhouse.