Wichita State University is poised to integrate three newcomers into its basketball program, each bringing a distinct background and skill set that could influence the team's performance in the coming season.
Fresh Talent Arrives in Wichita
Jordan Frison, a 6‑foot guard hailing from Memphis, arrives after a standout season at Tennessee‑Chattanooga where he posted 16.7 points and 4.1 assists per game. He shot 42 percent from beyond the arc and was flawless at the free‑throw line with an 82 percent conversion rate. After two years at Pittsburg State, where he earned MIAA Player of the Year honors in 2025, Frison combines scoring efficiency with playmaking ability.
Desmeon "NuNu" Jones, a 5‑11 guard from Dallas, joins after a freshman campaign at Blinn College in Texas, where he averaged 12.4 points and 4.8 assists. His high school years at Lancaster High School were marked by a Class 5A championship in 2024 and a partnership with Shocker teammate Dillon Battie, a connection that could add chemistry to the roster.
Cyr Malonga, a 6‑foot‑11 center from Point‑Noire, Congo, comes to Wichita after stints at New Mexico State and East Carolina University. Though he started only 16 games last season and managed modest totals of 3.7 points and 2.5 rebounds, he describes himself as a lob threat and shot‑blocker, and he often cites the television series "Suits" as a favorite pastime.