Kentucky Basketball Locks in 32‑Game 2026‑27 Schedule
The Wildcats will play 32 games next season, including marquee road matchups against Kansas, Indiana and North Carolina, while a new NCAA rule permits the expanded schedule.
Aug 13, 2026
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Kentucky Basketball Secures Historic Home‑and‑Home Series with Wichita State
Kentucky has added Wichita State to its 2026‑27 regular‑season slate, marking the first scheduled home meeting between the programs since a series of NCAA Tournament clashes. The game, expected to fall during Thanksgiving week, will be played at Rupp Arena under the guidance of Wichita State coach Paul Mills.
Aug 13, 2026
Wichita State to Face Kentucky in Historic Rupp Arena Showdown
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.
Aug 13, 2026
Wichita State’s Coach Mills Vows to Keep Rebounding Edge Alive
Head coach Paul Mills emphasizes maintaining offensive rebounding dominance as a defining strength for the Shockers, even as new players join the program.
Aug 10, 2026
Paul Mills Extends Contract with Wichita State University Through 2031
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.
Aug 9, 2026
WSU Basketball Locks In 2026‑27 American Conference slate
The Shockers will face an 18‑game conference schedule that pits them against Memphis, South Florida, Charlotte and other contenders, while navigating a landscape short on Quad 1 opportunities and leaning on a strengthened roster and Paul Mills’ renewed contract.
Aug 7, 2026
WSU Secures High‑Profile Showdown with USC at Lake Tahoe
Wichita State will meet USC in the first men’s basketball game at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, a Quad 1 test that could shape both teams’ tournament trajectories.
Aug 4, 2026
Rathan-Mayes’ Redshirt Year Sets Stage for Potential Breakout at Wichita State
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.
Aug 4, 2026
Paul Mills Secures Long‑Term Deal with Wichita State Through 2031
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.
Jul 31, 2026
Wichita State Extends Coach Paul Mills Through 2031 Amid Rising Momentum
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
Jul 31, 2026
Wichita State Secures Home‑and‑Home Basketball Series with New Mexico
Wichita State will host New Mexico on Nov. 21, 2026, and travel to Albuquerque in 2027, reviving a series that last met in 2006.
Jul 28, 2026
Wichita to Host NCAA Men’s Basketball Play‑In Games Through 2028
Wichita will welcome the NCAA’s expanded play‑in rounds for the next two seasons, giving the Shockers a chance to showcase home‑court talent and boost their program.
Jul 27, 2026
Sam Kearns Named Director of Player Development for Wichita State Men’s Basketball
Sam Kearns, a former assistant coach at East Central University and graduate assistant at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi, will oversee player development for the Shockers beginning in the 2026‑27 campaign
Jul 1, 2026
Sam Kearns Joins Wichita State Basketball Staff as Director of Player Development
Wichita State announces the hiring of Sam Kearns, a veteran player development specialist, to lead the program’s growth initiatives for the 2026‑27 season.
Jul 1, 2026
Connor Vanover Elevates Wichita State’s Frontcourt Development
Wichita State adds former 7‑foot‑5 player Connor Vanover to its coaching staff, offering a unique height advantage for developing center Will Berg.
Jun 22, 2026
Jordan Frison Poised to Elevate Shockers’ Attack
Wichita State’s senior guard Jordan Frison, a transfer from Tennessee‑Chattanooga, is focusing on maximizing his teammates’ strengths through precise passing and shooting, bringing a blend of experience and scoring prowess to a roster that returns ten players from a 24‑12 season.
Jun 19, 2026
Shockers Gear Up for a Balanced Attack
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.
Jun 3, 2026
Cleo Littleton, Basketball Trailblazer and Businessman, Dies at 93
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.
Jun 2, 2026
P.J. Couisnard Looks Ahead: Roster Moves and the Future of Wichita State Basketball
In a recent podcast, assistant coach P.J. Couisnard discusses the upcoming roster changes, summer strategies, and his evolving role under coach Paul Mills.
May 29, 2026
Kansas State and Wichita State Set for Wildcat Classic Showdown in Kansas City
The Wildcat Classic will pit Kansas State against Wichita State on December 11 at the T‑Mobile Center, continuing a rivalry that has seen the Wildcats dominate the series while both teams prepare under new leadership.
May 29, 2026
Kansas State and Wichita State Rekindle Rivalry with Neutral‑Site Showdown in Kansas City
After years of silence, new coaching leadership at Kansas State has revived a historic basketball rivalry, setting up a neutral‑court matchup against Wichita State in Kansas City this December.
May 23, 2026
Wichita State Basketball Coach Paul Mills Eyes Roster Stability and Transfer Portal Gains
Coach Paul Mills discusses how retaining 43 percent of last season’s scoring and adding targeted transfers position Wichita State for a strong campaign.
May 13, 2026