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Jaret Valencia - Set to make debut Valencia (groin) appears to be ready to make his season debut during Thursday's matchup against Loyola Chicago, per Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle.
Impact Valencia looks to be ready to make his return to action after missing each of Wichita State's first two games due to a groin injury. The 6-foot-8 junior joined Wichita State in the off-season after transferring in from Monmouth, where he averaged 6.7 points and 4.1 rebounds in 22.9 minutes per game last season.
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Berg, Kindell and Giles score 15 points each and Wichita State defeats Prairie View A&M 105-62

Led by Will Berg, Dre Kindell and Kenyon Giles with 15 points each, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Prairie View A&M Panthers 105-62
NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press
Pierre Couisnard - Redshirting, will miss 2025-2026 Cousinard (undisclosed) will be out for the remainder of the season, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Cousinard is expected to redshirt as he will miss the entirety of the campaign. He will shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2026 season.
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
TJ Williams - Leads with double-double Williams ended with 14 points (2-5 FG, 10-10 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals across 20 minutes during Saturday's 105-62 win over Prairie View A&M.
Impact The redshirt freshman is thriving as a starter. He was able to show off his well-rounded skills in the blowout win over the the Panthers. Williams was held to six points, two rebounds and two blocks in the win over North Carolina-Asheville on Tuesday. If he can produce like he did on Saturday, he will easily earn more minutes in the Shocker rotation.
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jaret Valencia - Not playing Saturday Valencia (groin) is out for Saturday's game against Prairie View, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Valencia has yet to make his season debut, and he'll have to wait at least a few days to do so. His next chance to suit up will come against Loyola-Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 13.
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrus Rathan-Mayes - Slated to redshirt Rathan-Mayes will redshirt the 2025-2026 season for Wichita State, per Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle.
Impact Rathan-Mayes won't play in 2025-2026, as the freshman guard will take a redshirt year. He'll look to contribute to the Shockers' back court next season.
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Joy Ighovodja - Sidelined 'a week or two' Ighovodja (undisclosed) is set to be out for "a week or two," according to head coach Paul Mills, Noah Sacco of KAKE News reports.
Impact Ighovodja will miss multiple games for the Shockers, but could potentially be looking at a return against Loyola-Chicago on Nov. 13 next week.
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giles puts up 20 as Wichita State defeats UNC Asheville 75-58

Led by Kenyon Giles' 20 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the UNC Asheville Bulldogs 75-58 on Tuesday
NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press
Karon Boyd - Double-doubles in win Boyd finished Tuesday's 75-58 win over UNC Asheville with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds and two steals over 32 minutes.
Impact Boyd spent the last two seasons with East Tennessee State and had three double-doubles in an inconsistent junior season. He played a major role in the win over the Bulldogs. He could form a good frontcourt duo with 7-2 center Will Berg.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Pierre Couisnard - Sidelined Tuesday Cousinard won't play in Tuesday's game against UNC Asheville due to an undisclosed injury, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Cousinard will be sidelined for Wichita State's regular-season opener for undisclosed reasons. The guard's next chance to play will come Saturday against Prairie View A&M.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrus Rathan-Mayes - Out for opener Rathan-Mayes (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's season opener against UNC-Asheville, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Rathan-Mayes will start the season on the bench as he works back from an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-5 guard's next chance to see the court will be in Saturday's game against Prairie View.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jaret Valencia - Sidelined for season opener Valencia isn't in uniform for Tuesday's game against UNC Asheville due to a groin injury, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Valencia transferred into the program after spending a pair of seasons at Monmouth. When healthy, Valencia is expected to play a significant role, though it's unclear if that will be as a starter or a bench piece. Regardless, his next chance to play will come Saturday against Prairie View A&M.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Joy Ighovodja - Out against Asheville Ighovodja (foot) is out for Tuesday's opener against UNC-Asheville, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Ighovodja will start the season from the bench as he works to get healthy from a foot injury. The junior guard will aim to make his return for Saturday's game against Prairie View.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
TJ Williams - Plays in exhibition game Williams logged two points (1-2 FG) and three rebounds across 11 minutes in Saturday's scrimmage versus Drake, per Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle.
Impact Williams is healthy again after having suffered a season-ending knee injury in February. He will likely serve as a rotational player for the Shockers during the upcoming season.
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

TBT 2025 Championship Recap: Aftershocks Top Eberlein Drive To Claim Title

The Basketball Tournament has officially crowned a new champion, with Aftershocks walking away with the $1 million prize on Sunday.
AUGUST 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
TBT 2025 Championship Recap: Aftershocks Top Eberlein Drive To Claim Title

TBT 2025 Semifinals Recap: Aftershocks, Eberlein Drive Advance to Title Game

The Basketball Tournament's $1 million winner-take-all prize is within arm's reach. Here's a recap of Thursday night's action!
AUGUST 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
TBT 2025 Semifinals Recap: Aftershocks, Eberlein Drive Advance to Title Game

The Basketball Tournament 2025: Everything to Know Ahead of the Semifinals

The Basketball Tournament's Final Four has arrived! Here is everything to know ahead of Thursday's games.
JULY 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
The Basketball Tournament 2025: Everything to Know Ahead of the Semifinals

TBT 2025 Quarterfinals Recap: Aftershocks, We Are D3 Advance

The Basketball Tournament delivered big-time drama in the quarterfinals, with two exciting matchups on Sunday. Here's a recap!
JULY 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
TBT 2025 Quarterfinals Recap: Aftershocks, We Are D3 Advance

The Basketball Tournament 2025: Everything to Know Ahead of the Quarterfinals

TBT 2025 continues with the highly anticipated quarterfinal round this weekend. Here's what to expect from the eight remaining teams!
JULY 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
The Basketball Tournament 2025: Everything to Know Ahead of the Quarterfinals

TBT Round of 16 Recap: La Familia, Carmen's Crew eliminated

Tuesday's TBT action was filled with drama as both La Familia (Kentucky alumni) and Carmen's Crew were eliminated. Catch up on Tuesday's Rou...
JULY 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
TBT Round of 16 Recap: La Familia, Carmen's Crew eliminated
Michael Gray - Picks Shockers Gray will transfer to Wichita State, per Portal Updates.
Impact Gray transfers over from Nicholls State, where he's coming off a very solid year in which he averaged 11.1 points and 2.8 rebounds across 29 games with 11 starts. The 6-foot-2 guard notably shot 40.9 percent from downtown on 5.3 attempts-per-game, and he'll now take his talents to Wichita State.
MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Brian Amuneke - Commits to Wichita State Amuneke has announced his decision to join Wichita State, Owen Prothro of The Sunflower reports.
Impact Amuneke will join the Shockers following a one-year stint with Fresno State. During his time with the Bulldogs, the 6-foot-5 freshman appeared in 29 games (six starts), averaging 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.8 steals on 21.2 minutes per game. Amuneke, who shot 40.7 percent from three this past season (three attempts per game), will look to seize a premier role with the Shockers this coming fall.
MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Emmanuel Okorafor - Choses Wichita State Okorafor will transfer to Wichita State, he announced on his personal X account.
Impact The big man has found a new home after two seasons with Louisville and one with Seton Hall. In 2024-2025, Okorafor averaged 2.7 points and 2.2 rebounds across 20.8 minutes. He brings some experience with 55 career games and nine starts, and he'll look to add depth to the Shockers' front court.
APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jaret Valencia - Gets fresh start Valencia announced via social media that he has committed to joining Wichita State for the 2025-26 season.
Impact Valencia joins his new team after playing the previous two seasons at Monmouth. The sophomore forward will fight for a staring role after averaging 6.7 points, 4.1 rebound and 1.2 blocks on 22.9 minutes across 27 appearances, including 13 starts during the 2024-25 campaign.
APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Will Berg - Announces next destination Berg committed to Wichita State on Friday, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Berg left the Boilermakers after two seasons of limited action as a backup. The 7-2 sophomore becomes the Shockers tallest player by far and he should see a significant spike in minutes with his new program.
APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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