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Shocker Brew: 7/9: Things That Go "Swoosh"

Wichita State University entered a new five-year partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS.

July 07, 2025

Good morning, Shocker Nation. The Shockers have entered a new five-year partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS. The Oregon-based global leader in sports apparel is the official outfitter of Wichita State University. BSN SPORTS, the premier platform for team sports solutions, will serve as the official supplier of Shocker Athletics' athletic uniform, apparel and footwear needs.

Nike will provide on-field and training gear for 16 varsity sports and outfit members of the athletic department including coaches and staff.
 
🗣 "Connecting Shocker Athletics with BSN SPORTS and Nike, the preeminent brand in college and professional sports, is both an honor and a privilege as we align resources to meet championship expectations." Kevin Saal, Director of Athletics

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

📚 3 women’s golfers named All-American Scholars
🏀 WBB newcomers hit the RH Podcast
🌾 And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

“Everybody Wears Nike.” Karon Boyd lifted weights Wednesday morning in his new Nike KD N7 light blue shoes. Dillon Battie wore a yellow Nike shirt, Flying W on the shoulder, and black Nike shorts.
 
Gabi Maas is excited about the Nike Kyrie Irving high tops she plans to wear for volleyball.
 
Nike is back on the feet and bodies of Wichita State athletics.
 
"We've been trained – 'Just Do It,' from a young age," said Battie, a forward on the men's basketball team. "Everybody wears Nike."
 
"Nike is the standard for what people look at in a program," Maas added.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Strokes Of Genius. Wichita State's Brooklyn Benn, Mackenzie Wilson, and Kayla Van de Ven were each named as Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars. Selection to the All-American Scholar Team is a tremendous honor, as the WGCA has some of the most stringent criteria in all of college athletics.

🔼 New Kids On the Block. We start our series introducing fans to the Wichita State basketball newcomers on the RH Podcast with guards Kenyon Giles and Dre Kindell and forwards Karon Boyd and Jaret Valencia. We discuss music prep, advice for youngsters and debate the NBA greatest.

Giles talks about the importance of confidence for shooters and Kindell reveals why he wears No. 3. Boyd and Valencia share their love for playing defense and why coach Paul Mills is counting on them "taking the joy" from scorers this season.

🔼 A Bump In Status. Still need tickets? What are you waiting for?!

🔼 Roar N Score…Tickets. Go here for all things Black & Yellow Gala!

🔼 New Facilities. Who Dis? Shockers softball head coach Kristi Bredbenner talks about the exciting Wilkins Stadium renovations.

🔼 Time to Talk TBT. With the final roster coming in hot, it’s time to get your tickets!

🌾 SHOCKER TRIVIA

They Just Did It. Welp, it’s not Shocker fodder, per se, but with the big announcement, today’s trivia asks: What year did Nike launch its brand?

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

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🤓 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 1971!

Nike was officially established in 1971. However, it was initially founded as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964. The company rebranded to Nike, Inc. in 1971, reportedly named after the Greek goddess of victory.

🌾 Hope you had a great holiday, Shocker Nation!