WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS MEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Wichita State enters 2024-25 with a 16-10 record and a clear home-court advantage at Charles Koch Arena, where the Shockers stand 12-4 compared to 4-6 on the road under coach Paul Mills. The 25,147-student university fields 15 players on its roster and competes in the American Athletic Conference, where the team sits 7-4 in league play. Averaging 77.1 points while holding opponents to 70.0, the Shockers have established a five-point scoring margin that reflects disciplined offensive execution and defensive intensity.

Mills continues building on Wichita State's basketball tradition, a program rooted at the 1895-founded institution in Kansas. The home-court edge proves substantial—their plus-eight difference in home versus away wins underscores how Charles Koch Arena provides a meaningful tactical advantage. With conference play intensifying, the Shockers' 7-4 AAC record positions them in contention, though road struggles at 4-6 away from campus remain an area requiring attention before tournament consideration arrives.

KEY FACTS

SchoolWichita State University
SportMen's Basketball
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
DivisionD1
LocationWichita, Kansas
VenueCharles Koch Arena
Head CoachPaul Mills

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
5Brian AmunekeG
8Dillon BattieF
44Will BergC
0Karon BoydF
11Pierre CouisnardG
1Kenyon GilesG
9Michael Gray Jr.G
22Noah HillF
12Joy IghovodjaG
3Dre KindellG
20Emmanuel OkoraforF
10Tyrus Rathan-MayesG
21Henry ThengvallF
2Jaret ValenciaF
4TJ WilliamsG

SEASON RECORD

22-11

Overall

15-4

Home

7-7

Away

13-5

Conference

77.6 PPG / 70.4 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5UNC Asheville BulldogsW 75-58
Nov 9Prairie View A&M PanthersW 105-62
Nov 14Loyola Chicago RamblersW 95-74
Nov 19Boise State BroncosL 59-62
Nov 23Milwaukee PanthersW 75-58
Nov 27Saint Mary's GaelsL 65-70
Nov 28Colorado State RamsL 70-76
Nov 29Western Kentucky HilltoppersL 70-75
Dec 3Mount Marty College LancersW 95-69
Dec 7Northern Iowa PanthersW 74-69
Dec 13DePaul Blue DemonsL 58-61
Dec 18Wofford TerriersW 84-73
Dec 21Eastern Kentucky ColonelsW 88-57
Dec 31UAB BlazersW 75-70
Jan 3Charlotte 49ersL 100-104
Jan 8Rice OwlsL 64-66
Jan 11North Texas Mean GreenW 78-67
Jan 16Florida Atlantic OwlsL 67-85
Jan 18South Florida BullsW 86-85
Jan 22East Carolina PiratesW 77-60
Jan 24Memphis TigersW 74-59
Feb 1Tulsa Golden HurricaneL 83-93
Feb 5Charlotte 49ersW 74-64
Feb 8Tulane Green WaveW 75-61
Feb 12South Florida BullsL 58-66
Feb 15Tulsa Golden HurricaneW 81-77
Feb 19East Carolina PiratesW 92-89
Feb 21Temple OwlsW 69-57
Feb 27Memphis TigersW 88-82
Mar 2UTSA RoadrunnersW 84-67
Mar 7Florida Atlantic OwlsW 88-70
Mar 14Tulsa Golden HurricaneW 81-68
Mar 15South Florida BullsL 55-70

ANALYTICS

+7.2

Pt Diff

L1

Streak

51.1%

SOS

#78

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.7472

#95

109.5

Adj O

#74

99.6

Adj D

Last 5: 4-1Last 10: 8-2Best W Streak: 7Worst L Streak: 3
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Wichita State Men's Basketball compete in?
Wichita State Shockers Men's Basketball competes in the American Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Wichita State play men's basketball home games?
Wichita State Men's Basketball plays home games at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS.
Who is the head coach of Wichita State Men's Basketball?
The head coach of Wichita State Shockers Men's Basketball is Paul Mills.
When was Wichita State Men's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Wichita State Men's Basketball is not currently available.