### Wichita State’s Disappointing Trip to Atlantis Wichita State’s men’s basketball team faced a tough week in the Bahamas, returning home without a single win after three tightly contested games. Each loss came by no more than two possessions, underscoring a pattern of missed opportunities and lapses in discipline. ### Key Struggles and Mistakes Head coach Paul Mills pointed to recurring discipline problems—turnovers, missed defensive rotations, and poor decision-making under pressure—as the root causes of the defeats. The Shockers showed promise in stretches but failed to sustain focus long enough to close out games. > “We’re not far off,” Mills said, emphasizing the team’s potential if it can play with greater consistency and accountability. Players echoed that sentiment, acknowledging that while effort was there, execution lagged. Late-game mistakes, including unnecessary fouls and rushed shots, proved costly in all three outings. ### Looking Ahead Despite the 0-3 record, the coaching staff expressed cautious optimism. Mills stated that with renewed discipline and stronger attention to detail, the Shockers could turn their performance around in upcoming non-conference play. The next phase of the season offers a chance for reflection and adjustment as the team seeks to prove that its struggles in the Bahamas were a temporary setback rather than a defining trend. > “We have to learn from every loss and grow from it,” one player shared after the final game. ### Author’s Summary Wichita State’s 0-3 Atlantis run exposed recurring discipline issues, but the team remains hopeful about regrouping and improving through renewed focus and accountability.

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