Good morning, Shocker Nation. Step into the spotlight and experience Shocker Basketball like never before with our Queens of the Court event. Join us on Saturday, Sept. 20, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes day with the Wichita State Men's Basketball Team – featuring court time with the players, insider access with the coaches and their wives, and a special welcome by First Lady Wendy Mills and Head Coach Paul Mills.

Enjoy bubbles & breakfast bites, a recruit-style photo shoot, the chance to show off your skills on the court and much more curated for the queens of the day. Participants will also receive one complimentary ticket to Wichita State vs. DePaul on Saturday, December 13.

👑 FULL COURT PRESS 🏀

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

🏀 MBB Shares Some Heartwarming News
🥇 Destiny Masters Goes Out On Top
🌾 And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

Hoops With Heart. In a powerful show of community investment and support for local youth, Shane and Kianne Prill purchased 50 season tickets for the 2025-26 Wichita State Men's Basketball season to be donated to Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters. These tickets will allow hundreds of Big and Little matches—over 700 local youth and mentors—to experience the excitement of Shocker basketball at Charles Koch Arena throughout the 2025–2026 season.

🗣 "We believe in the power of sports to unite and inspire," said Shane Prill. "By providing this opportunity, we're not only supporting Wichita State Athletics, but also giving local kids and mentors a chance to bond, dream big, and feel connected to something greater."

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 And For the Grand Finale… Going out on top was the only way for Shocker great Destiny Masters.

And ICYMI! 👇🏼

🌾 SHOCKER TRIVIA

King of the Court. Which Wichita State men’s basketball player became the first NCAA Division I player to lead the nation in both scoring and rebounding during the same season?

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

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📆 ON THE DOCKET

*All times CST

Saturday, Aug. 23
🏐 Volleyball - Black & Yellow Scrimmage (free to attend) @ 3 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 29
🏐 Volleyball vs. Kennesaw State - Season Opener @ 7 p.m.

🌾 Click here to see the full Wichita State Athletics Calendar

🤓 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Xavier McDaniel!

Shocker MBB player (now alum) Xavier McDaniel became the first NCAA Division I player to lead the nation in both scoring and rebounding during the same season. He achieved this feat in the 1984-85 season, averaging 27.2 points and 14.8 rebounds per game.

🌾 Enjoy your weekend, Shocker Nation!