Wichita State Opens Season Against Cal State Northridge
The Shockers tip off Wednesday at Koch Arena, picked to win the American Conference by league coaches.
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Wichita Basketball News
This page covers college and professional basketball in Wichita. Reporting includes game outcomes, tournament results, player milestones and professional roster moves.
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November 3, 2026
Wichita State Center Noah Hill Out for SeasonSophomore Noah Hill will miss the 2026-27 season after a foot injury, leaving the Shockers with two available centers.
October 28, 2026
Wichita State Updates Koch Arena Concessions and TicketsThe university adds new dining options and adjusts game-day logistics for the 2026-27 basketball season.
October 23, 2026
Barton Bowling Teams Compete in Wichita ChampionshipsThe Barton Community College bowling teams finished in the middle of the pack at the two-day Tier I Mid-States Championships.
October 22, 2026
Wichita State Basketball Teams Open Season PrepWichita State University hosted its official basketball media day as teams prepare for upcoming November season openers.
October 16, 2026
Koch Arena Featured in New SLAM Basketball BookThe iconic Wichita home of the Shockers earns a spot in the new publication Buckets List.
October 10, 2026
NCAA Granted Michael Gray Jr. Fifth Season EligibilityThe Wichita State guard received a medical redshirt waiver following a career-long injury review.
October 10, 2026
Wichita State Fell to VCU in Preseason ScrimmageThe Shockers lost to VCU 94-90 in a preseason scrimmage held at Koch Arena.
October 10, 2026
Wichita State Named Preseason Conference FavoriteThe American Athletic Conference coaches selected Wichita State to win the upcoming men's basketball championship.
October 8, 2026
Sunrise Christian Academy Joined ATLAS Basketball LeagueThe Wichita-based prep team has joined an international basketball league featuring 11 squads.
October 8, 2026
Murray State Defeated Wichita State in ExhibitionThe Shockers fell 93-87 to the Racers at Charles Koch Arena after leading at halftime.
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Regular subjects here include player performance, postseason results, draft selections and coaching changes. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. College basketball often drives local interest through tournament performance and the transition of players into the professional ranks. Seasonal shifts between college play and professional off-season activities define how these basketball stories develop throughout the year.