Shocker Brew: 7/18: Fast Forward to TBT

AfterShocks will face No Excuses in the opening round of TBT tonight at 8 p.m. CT.

July 18, 2025

Good morning, Shocker Nation. Alas, TBT is HERE! The Basketball Tournament (TBT) —the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on FOX Sports—will see the return of AfterShocks, a Wichita State University alumni team. The AfterShocks will host the Wichita Regional in Charles Koch Arena today through Tuesday, July 18-22.

AfterShocks will face No Excuses in the opening round tonight at 8 p.m. CT. If they advance, they will play the winner of Challenge ALS and Austin's Own on Sunday, July 20, at 8 p.m. CT on FS1.

The Wichita Regional championship game will be held on Tuesday, July 22, at 8 p.m. CT.

Shockers WBB and MBB team introductions will be held during halftime of tonight’s game.

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

🥎 Softball adds three former All-Americans to GA staff
🏀 Coach Paul Mills shares the potential he’s seen during summer MBB
🌾 And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

Tri-Perfecta. Wichita State head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner has added three graduate assistants to her staff, all three former All-Americans for the Shockers during their playing days.

Sydney McKinney, Lauren Lucas and CC Wong will all make their return to the Shocker softball program after highly decorated playing careers in the Black and Yellow.

🗣 "Their willingness to want to stay and give back to Shocker Softball says a lot about their experience. Most importantly, their knowledge, passion and desire to develop the next generation of Shocker is evident.” - Coach Bredbenner

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 The Rumor Mill(s). Head Wichita State MBB coach Paul Mills explored the limitless potential he’s working with for the upcoming season during a recent press conference.

A few nuggets from what he’s seen this summer:

“Kenyon Giles has a knack to make the tough shots.

“Karon Boyd can guard his tail off and it’s not a fluke. It’s legit … Karon Boyd is a presence defensively.”

“Our size up front is big.”

And now, the player perspective…👇🏼

🌾 SHOCKER TRIVIA

For Good Measure. 216,000 square foot facility that can seat more than 10,500 people. With TBT kicking off tonight, today’s trivia turns to Charles Koch Arena. How many square feet is this facility?

A) 196,000
B) 206,000
C) 216,000
D) 226,000
E) 236,000

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

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📆 ON THE DOCKET

*All times CST

Friday, July 18
🏀 TBT Wichita Regional [2] AfterShocks vs [7] No Excuses @ 8 p.m. | Tickets

Sunday, July 20
🏀 TBT Wichita Regional - Second Round @ 8 p.m. | Tickets

Tuesday, July 22
🏀 TBT Wichita Regional - Third Round @ 8 p.m. | Tickets

Thursday, July 31-Sunday, August 3
👟 Track & Field @ USATF Outdoor Championships in Eugene Oregon

🤓 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: C) 216,000 square feet!

This first-class, multipurpose facility is home to the Wichita State University (WSU) athletic program and named after Koch Industries' Charles Koch. It is a 216,000 square foot facility that can seat more than 10,500 people.

🌾 Have an awesome weekend, Shocker Nation!