Good morning, Shocker Nation. The second-seeded AfterShocks opened The Basketball Tournament with a dub, methodically wearing down seventh-seeded No Excuses. A third-quarter burst put the game away at Koch Arena.

Rashard Kelly turned in his typical well-round game with 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Conner Frankamp led the AfterShocks with four assists and added eight points and five rebounds in 19 minutes. He made 2 of 4 three-pointers.

The AfterShocks outscored No Excuses, a Houston-based team, 23-10 in the third by making 6 of 9 shots and 3 of 5 three-pointers.

The season opener also featured the Shockers team intros! 👇🏼

🏀 Sunday Update! 🏀

The AfterShocks advanced to the final 16 of the 61-team tournament for a fourth time in six TBT appearances. They last advanced to the final eight in 2023. The AfterShocks improved to 14-5 in TBT.

The second-seeded AfterShocks play top-seeded Forever Coogs at 8 p.m. CT (TBT YouTube) tomorrow night (Tuesday) at Koch Arena in the Wichita Regional of The Basketball Tournament. Forever Coogs, a team of Houston alums, defeated Fire Family 82-69 on Sunday.

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

🏀 RH talks about this year’s AfterShocks potential
🎤 AfterShocks coach joins the Pod
🌾 And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

He Knows Hoops, From A-Z. Zach Bush is in his fifth year as coach of the AfterShocks, and he joined the podcast to talk TBT and more.

We start with his move to coach basketball at Maize High School, his coaching influences and how he deals with multi-sport athletes. We also talk about the addition of former Shocker Clevin Hannah to the coaching staff at Maize. Zach updates us on the AfterShocks roster and newcomers he feels will fit in well. What's the future for the AfterShocks? We discuss that as well.

🎧 : LISTEN HERE

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 AfterShocks Talent Runs Deep. The AfterShocks still love all parts of their summer reunion—the Shocker fans, playing in Koch Arena, signing autographs, renewing friendships.
 
They also want to win and take home their share of The Basketball Tournament's $1 million prize. After starting in 2019, and with a future that is uncertain, the AfterShocks want to give this TBT their best shot starting Friday at 8 p.m. vs. No Excuses in the Wichita Regional.
 
"I think this is probably our most talented group," guard Conner Frankamp said after Tuesday's practice. "If we can somehow come together and play together as a team, I think we have a great chance to make a good run."

🏀 Read the rest of “RH: Sense Of Urgency.”

And ya know what they say about all work and no play…👇🏼

🔼 Harding Hoops = “Lights Out.” Jaila Harding took to Media Days to share her desire to exceed Coach Nooner’s expectations and to please her hometown crowd.

🌾 SHOCKER TRIVIA

History of Dance. How many times has the Shockers MBB team reached the Elite Eight?

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

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📆 ON THE DOCKET

*All times CST

Tuesday, July 22
🏀 AfterShocks vs. Forever Coogs - TBT Wichita Regional - Third Round @ 8 p.m. YouTube | Tickets

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

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🤓 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Two times!

The Shockers have made 16 NCAA tournament appearances, reaching:

• Final Four: 1965, 2013

• Elite Eight: 1981, 2013

• Sweet Sixteen: six times including 2006, 2015

🌾 Have an awesome week, Shocker Nation!