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A Denver appellate court has paused an additional year of eligibility granted to Wichita State senior guard Kenyon Giles, leaving his 2026‑27 season uncertain as a hearing approaches.
The upcoming season will test Wichita State’s depth and adaptability as star guard Kenyon Giles prepares to dominate minutes at shooting guard under coach Paul Mills.
A recent court decision grants Kenyon Giles a fifth year of eligibility, allowing the former Wichita State standout to return to the program. His comeback adds depth to a roster that reached the NIT quarterfinals last year and is projected to contend for a top spot in the American preseason poll.
A back injury forced Tyrus Rathan-Mayes to spend his freshman year on Wichita State’s scout team, where intensive study and coaching praise have positioned him as a multi‑position guard with a promising outlook for the 2026‑27 campaign.
Wichita State has extended head men’s basketball coach Paul Mills’ contract through 2031, recognizing a three‑year run of steady improvement, back‑to‑back postseason appearances, and a culture that blends winning with academic excellence.
Coach Paul Mills’ contract was renewed through 2031 after a 24‑win season and an NIT quarterfinal run, cementing a trajectory that has seen the program climb to second place in the American Athletic Conference
Wichita State's men's basketball team is set to diversify its scoring options with a mix of returning front‑line stalwarts and newly signed guards who bring play‑making and perimeter threat.