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.
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Head coach Paul Mills emphasizes maintaining offensive rebounding dominance as a defining strength for the Shockers, even as new players join the program.
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.

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.

Purdue's storied program aims to maintain its elite status despite losing key veterans, blending experienced returnees with a highly touted freshman class under coach Matt Painter.
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.

With South Florida defending its crown and programs like Memphis and Charlotte reshaping their lineups, the American Conference braces for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.

Coach Paul Mills discusses how retaining 43 percent of last season’s scoring and adding targeted transfers position Wichita State for a strong campaign.