Good morning, Shocker Nation. Newcomers Jahari Long and Bryce Heard close out the Shocker basketball introduction series, talking uniform numbers, Long's childhood visit to a packed Koch Arena, first impressions of Wichita State, the practice drill they can't agree on, and who controls the warmup playlist. Listen to the podcast here.
What else are we mixing into today’s piping hot edition of the Shocker Brew? Find out below!
📝 To The Big Leagues
⚾ A Strong Arm
🌾 And much, much more!
🌾 ONE BIG THING
📈 STOCK UP
🔼 To The Big Leagues. Congratulations to our Shockers who were drafted during the 2026 MLB Draft! Jayson Jones was the first Shocker off the board, selected in the eighth round at No. 225th overall by the Chicago White Sox. Brady Hamilton went in the 14th round to the Atlanta Braves, and the Texas Rangers selected Max Kaufer in the 18th round.
🔼 Welcome to Wichita. Wichita State baseball added a strong arm in right-handed pitcher Kaden Longham. Longman is an Oklahoma native out of Newcastle High School.
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🌾 SHOCKER TRIVIA
Where did Jahari Long and Bryce Heard transfer to Wichita State from?
Think you know the answer? Scroll to the bottom to find out!
📆 ON THE DOCKET
*All times CT
Monday, July 20
🏀 TBT AfterShocks vs. The Enchantment (Game 1) | Charles Koch Arena | 8 p.m. | Tickets
Thursday, July 23
🏀 TBT AfterShocks vs. The Enchantment (Game 2) | Charles Koch Arena | 8 p.m. | Tickets
Friday, July 24
🏀 TBT AfterShocks vs. The Enchantment (Game 3 if necessary) | Charles Koch Arena | 8 p.m.
🌾 Click here to see the full Wichita State Athletics Calendar
🤓 TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: George Mason (Long) and Dayton (Heard).
🌾 Have a great Monday, Shockers!
