After each game, Wichita State interim coach Isaac Brown uses a few seconds to explain his agenda for the game, allowing fans to hear how he is building the Shockers, practice by practice, video session by session.
Even in a season notable for its disruptions, Brown is seeing his team respond to what he and his coaches emphasize. He is seeing returners lead and newcomers watch, learn and grow.
The Shockers (5-2) play at Mississippi (5-2) today (5 p.m. ESPNU) in their final scheduled non-conference game. The Rebels will provide another test of Wichita State's strength on the road and steady improvement after losses to Missouri and Oklahoma State.