Good morning, Shocker Nation. This is our last Brew before Independence Day on Friday 🇺🇸, so enjoy this espresso shot of Shockers content. Don’t fret—we’ll be back with your grande-sized serving of piping hot Brew fodder on Monday.

As you ensure you’re stocked on gas for the grill, SPF and sparklers, remember this as we approach the 4th of July: There’s no crying in cornhole.

Let’s keep the “best of” stories from the 2024-25 Shockers Athletics season rolling…

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

🏀 Coach Couisnard’s Revival
🥎 WSU renovations o’plenty
🌾 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Baby, He’s a Firework 🎆. P.J. Couisnard played a prominent role in basketball's revival at Wichita State in the early 2000s. Now he is back in Wichita as an assistant coach to help Paul Mills take a similar path.

"He loves the game," Mills said. "He wants to invest in kids. All those things made it a huge match."

Couisnard, a swingman, played for the Shockers from 2004-2008, highlighted by the 2005 NIT and the 2006 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. He averaged 10.3 points and 5.4 rebounds for his career. He earned All-MVC Defensive team honors three times and twice was an honorable mention All-MVC pick.

He comes to Wichita with a coaching background from his roots in his hometown of Houston.

🏀 : MORE ON COACH COUISNARD

🔼 Home of the Brave. New or renovated facilities are part of that continual growth.

The Wilkins Stadium renovation project got started with the indoor practice facility that opened this spring. The 14,400-square-foot practice facility contains a full indoor infield, batting cages and storage areas.  

University Stadium (formerly Cessna Stadium) debuted new east stands, concession, restrooms and ticket areas during the KSHSAA Track and Field State Championship in May. Construction on a nine-lane track is underway.

Also in May, "Gene Stephenson Park" was added to Eck Stadium, home of Tyler Field, at a ceremony and unveiling. WSU also added Stephenson's No. 10 and the No. 24 worn by former pitching coach Brent Kemnitz on the Wall of Honor in left field.

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🌾 Have an amazing holiday week, Shocker Nation! 🎇