Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker volleyball, picked third in the American Conference, offers a first look at Saturday’s free scrimmage at 3 p.m. The Shockers open the season on Aug. 29 at home vs. Kennesaw State and play Arkansas on Aug. 31. “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” is Sept. 20. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State basketball coach Paul Mills updates fans on summer practices. We discuss depth and versatility at the center position and his favorite rebounding drill. We talk about roles for new assistant coaches Josh Eilert and P.J. Couisnard and how the AfterShocks further demonstrated Wichita’s love for basketball. We also dive into shooters on this team, the Shocker who organized pickup games, and Mills’ love for popcorn and assorted toppings.
Mills is entering his third season as basketball coach at Wichita State. The Shockers played in the NIT last season, their first post-season berth since 2021, and went 19-15, a record highlighted by wins over Minnesota, Kansas State and a win over Memphis in Koch Arena. There are 12 new Shockers who join returners T.J. Williams, Joy Ighovodja and Henry Thengvall.
Season tickets are on sale now, and season ticket renewals are available as well. To purchase, visit GoShockers.com/Tickets, dial 316-978-FANS (3267) or stop by the Shocker Ticket Office, located inside Charles Koch Arena, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wichita State women’s basketball coach Terry Nooner joins the podcast to update fans on summer workouts and what’s coming up this fall. He talks about wearing Nike, the non-conference schedule, and his favorite to win the team’s conditioning run next week. We also talk about the team’s boot camp this summer and the versatility at the power forward position for the Shockers. He describes how Jaila Harding, the latest Wichitan to join his team, will help the Shockers and why teammates enjoy playing with guard Taya Davis.
Season tickets are on sale now, and season ticket renewals are available as well. To purchase, visit GoShockers.com/Tickets, dial 316-978-FANS (3267) or stop by the Shocker Ticket Office, located inside Charles Koch Arena, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Matt Braeuer, former Wichita State point guard, joins the podcast to talk about his new job as head coach at Stephen F. Austin. Braeuer, who played for the Shockers from 2004-08, discusses why SFA is a traditionally successful program, Lumberjack traditions and his new personnel. He weighs in on quarter-zips vs. a suit for sideline wear and coaching mentors. We wrap up with Shocker memories ranging from the shot vs. Creighton on Valentine’s Day to winning at Syracuse to his thoughts on P.J. Couisnard as assistant coach at WSU.
Wichita State junior forward Henry Thengvall wraps up his big summer by joining the podcast. We discuss his surprise at the recent scholarship announcement that rewarded him for his work on the court and in the weight room. We talk about rooting for the Shockers as a youngster and watching the 2013 Final Four team. We dive into the Thengvall family and why he enjoyed the ban on video games and the encouragement to run around the neighborhood. Thengvall also lets us in on his thoughts on the Shockers and why he likes the competitiveness of this season’s team.
Zach Bush is in his fifth year as coach of the AfterShocks and he joins the podcast to talk TBT and more. We start with his move to coach basketball at Maize High School, his coaching influences and how he deals with multi-sport athletes. We also talk about the addition of former Shocker Clevin Hannah to the coaching staff at Maize. Zach updates us on the AfterShocks roster and newcomers he feels will fit in well. What’s the future for the AfterShocks? We discuss that as well. The AfterShocks open play in The Basketball Tournament on Friday at 8 p.m. vs. No Excuses in the Wichita Regional. The winner advances to Sunday’s game at Koch Arena.
Steve Rainbolt is the director of track and field at Wichita State and he wrapped up 25 years leading the program this spring. We talk about why he starts athletes out “playing track,” and why he gets emotional thinking about conference titles. We also discuss some of his top athletes (and some of his lesser-known favorites) and his affinity for Cessna Stadium and its place in Kansas track and field history. In those 25 years, the Shockers won 35 conference team titles and earned 83 All-American awards. Rainbolt earned Midwest Region Coach of the Year eight times while at Wichita State and is a 28-time conference coach of the year.
We continue our series introducing fans to the Wichita State basketball newcomers with big men and freshmen. Will Berg describes his mushroom pasta sauce without revealing his secret recipe. Emmanuel Okorafor talks about handling social media and why it is important to avoid comparing himself to others. Freshman Tyrus Rathan-Mayes details the rise of Canadian basketball and the international style of play. Fellow freshman Pierre Couisnard discusses how recovering from knee surgeries shaped his journey and describes playing for his dad, current Shocker assistant coach P.J. Couisnard.
We continue our series introducing fans to the Wichita State basketball newcomers with big men Noah Hill and Dillon Battie and guards Brian Amuneke and Michael Gray Jr. Noah makes a passionate case for LeBron as the greatest. He also talks about his development and his maturity at Sunrise Christian Academy. DIllon talks about his basketball family and his journey to the sport. Brian reveals that “chill fits 24-7” guides his wardrobe choices. MIchael is impressed by the coaching staff’s attention to detail and how coach Paul Mills keeps practices intense and focused. We also discuss music, uniform numbers and which Shocker wins a game of HORSE.
We start our series introducing fans to the Wichita State basketball newcomers with guards Kenyon Giles and Dre Kindell and forwards Karon Boyd and Jaret Valencia. We discuss music prep, advice for youngsters and debate the NBA greatest. Giles talks about the importance of confidence for shooters and Kindell reveals why he wears No. 3. Boyd and Valencia share their love for playing defense and why coach Paul Mills is counting on them “taking the joy” from scorers this season.
