Wichita State Shockers ranks 6th of 13 American teams in droughts per game (1.64 dpg, below the American average of 1.71). Their droughts average 3:47 — near the American norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.4 pts per drought, contributing to 8 influenced losses (2 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.64
Conf avg: 1.7 · #6 of 13 in American
6th in American-0.07/game vs American avg
#6 in American (13 teams)
Avg Duration
3:47
Conf avg: 229.3 · #5 of 13 in American
-0:02 vs American avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.4
Conf avg: 7.1 · #1 of 13 in American
-0.8 pts vs American avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
8
2 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
20%
Coach called a timeout in 8 of 41 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
5-8
vs 17-3 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 67% more points than significant ones (9.5 vs 5.7 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.