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The 2026 Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic will open college basketball’s schedule with a marquee clash between the Wichita State Shockers and USC Trojans, featuring a full slate of games, premium ticket options, and a historic series renewal.
Kentucky’s third‑year coach Mark Pope faces a brutal nonconference slate, highlighted by a showdown with Kansas and a must‑win against Louisville, as the team seeks to shape a March Madness résumé.
Dusan Vicentic, a Belgrade-born forward with a distinguished overseas career, has joined the Wichita Shockers staff as a full‑time assistant coach, infusing the program with modern tactics and high‑energy development.
Wichita State’s men’s basketball program has promoted Dusan Vicentic to assistant coach, highlighting his rapid impact, global playing background, and data‑driven approach to player development.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Head coach Paul Mills emphasizes maintaining offensive rebounding dominance as a defining strength for the Shockers, even as new players join the program.
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.
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.
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.
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 will host New Mexico on Nov. 21, 2026, and travel to Albuquerque in 2027, reviving a series that last met in 2006.
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.
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
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.
Wichita State adds former 7‑foot‑5 player Connor Vanover to its coaching staff, offering a unique height advantage for developing center Will Berg.
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.
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.
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.
In a recent podcast, assistant coach P.J. Couisnard discusses the upcoming roster changes, summer strategies, and his evolving role under coach Paul Mills.