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Wichita State University is set to meet the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena in the 2026‑27 season, marking the first regular‑season meeting between the programs and offering the Shockers a chance at a Quad 1 win.
Wichita State University has secured head coach Paul Mills through 2031, rewarding his recent success with a contract that blends guaranteed compensation, annual raises, and championship incentives.
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.
The NCAA announced that Wichita, Kansas, will host the opening round games for the 2027 and 2028 Division I men's basketball tournaments, capitalizing on the field's recent expansion to 76 teams and the city's central location.
The College Baseball Foundation announces that Gene Stephenson, longtime Wichita State head baseball coach, will be presented with the 2026 Wayne Graham Award for Teaching Excellence at the future College Baseball Hall of Fame in Overland Park, Kansas.
Cleo Littleton, who led Wichita State to its first modern-era winning season and later built a business empire, died at 93, leaving a legacy of athletic excellence and community leadership.
Wichita State’s baseball team rallied to the semifinals of the American Conference tournament, but a 31‑27 record and a difficult regular season leave the program at a crossroads as it seeks to translate short‑term grit into sustained success.
Coach Paul Mills discusses how retaining 43 percent of last season’s scoring and adding targeted transfers position Wichita State for a strong campaign.