Nurger originally signed with University of Mississippi but was released from his letter of intent following a coaching change . He then committed to Wichita State University in the early summer of 2014 . In his freshman year Nurger appeared in 24 games off the bench , averaging 2.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in 8.8 minutes . He scored four points in his collegiate debut against New Mexico State on November 11 , 2014 and also played a season-high 20 minutes . Nurger scored a season-high 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting against Saint Louis on December 6 , 2014 . As a sophomore he had planned to redshirt the 2015 – 16 season while focusing on strength and skill development but was forced into duty after an injury to senior Anton Grady on November 27 , 2015 . He removed his redshirt in the season ’s sixth game on November 29 , 2015 against Iowa . In his sophomore year Nurger appeared in 28 games off the bench , averaging 1.6 points and 1.2 rebounds in 7.6 minutes . In his junior year Nurger appeared in all 36 games with five starts as he averaged 5.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in 14.1 minutes . He was ranked third on the team with 15 blocks . Noted as an effective screener and three-point sniper ( 13-of-28 ) he was the first Shocker 's player off the bench in 15 games and was chosen to the MVC All-Bench Team selection . Nurger helped Wichita State win the 2017 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament as they defeated Illinois State 71 – 51 in the championship game . Nurger ended his college career as one of nine Shockers to participate in more than 100 career victories as WSU record was 100 wins and 21 losses when he saw action
2017 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament
2017 Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
Rauno Nurger