Good morning, Shocker Nation. Wichita State MBB player TJ Williams knows the Shockers need his voice, his experience and his talent to start basketball practices this summer. Williams, one of three returners, prepared in all three areas to get the summer started in the right way.
 
"I came in last year as a rook and I came in this year as an O.G.," Williams said. "It was a real time jump for me."
 
Williams, the 2024 Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year at Heights High School, redshirted as a freshman due to a knee injury. The Shockers started full practices earlier this week and Williams, a 6-foot-5 guard, is the man who knows how to use his voice, run drills and recommend a barber.
 
Read “RH: New Voice in the Gym” for more on coach Paul Mills’ praise for Williams, Xavier Bell’s impact on his outlook and what it took to return after his injury.

What else are we mixing into today’s edition of the Shocker Brew? Find out below!

🗣 Did anyone from Shockers WBB guess the NBA finals winner?
🏀 Sneak peeks at some WBB and MBB players
🌾 And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

And the Winner Is … Find out which members of the Shockers WBB squad saw the writing on the wall for game seven between the Pacers and the Thunder.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Before the AfterShocks. The countdown is ON!

🔼 And Now … The Newbies. All eyes were on 6’9” Monmouth recruit Jaret Valencia at a recent Wichita State MBB practice.

🏀 : ICYMI! SEE ALL THE NEW MBB FACES HERE

Of course, Valencia wasn’t the only one putting in the work … 👇🏼

🔼 A Hoops “PREEVEW.” That’s high praise from Wichita State WBB coach Terry Nooner! We’re excited to see new recruit Azjah Reeves on the hardwood next season.

Also, did any of the squad guess the winner of the NBA finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder? Find out below!

🌾 SHOCKER TRIVIA

Speaking of TBT. Who won TBT 2024?

Think you know the answer? Scroll to the bottom to find out!

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📆 ON THE DOCKET

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👟 Track & Field @ USATF Outdoor Championships in Eugene Oregon

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🤓 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Carmen’s Crew

Carmen's Crew, representing Ohio State alumni, won the 2024 TBT (The Basketball Tournament) championship, defeating the Forever Coogs (Houston alumni) 69-65.

🌾 Have an awesome week, Shocker Nation!