Good morning, Shocker Nation. Wichita State basketball coach Paul Mills joined the RH Podcast to update fans on summer practices. We discuss depth and versatility at the center position, as well as his favorite rebounding drill. We talk about roles for new assistant coaches Josh Eilert and P.J. Couisnard, and how the AfterShocks further demonstrated Wichita's love for basketball.

We also dive into shooters on this team, the Shocker who organized pickup games, and Mills' love for popcorn and assorted toppings.

Twelve new Shockers join returners TJ Williams, Joy Ighovodja and Henry Thengvall.

🎧 : LISTEN HERE

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

🥎 Softball Announces Fall Schedule
⛳️ Men’s Golf Makes a Big Staffing Announcement
🌾 And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

Do Fall For This One. Wichita State softball has announced its 2025 eight-game fall schedule, with all eight exhibitions taking place at Wilkins Stadium.

Fall play opens on Oct. 4 vs. McLennan Community College and a matchup vs. Emporia State the following day on Oct. 5. The marquee scrimmage of the fall will bring Oklahoma State to Wichita on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.

🥎 : FULL RUNDOWN

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 We’ll Not “Roux” This Day. Wichita State head men's golf coach Judd Easterling announced Tuesday the hiring of Mark Leroux as the next assistant coach of the Wichita State University men's golf program. Easterling's college golf coaching career began as Leroux's assistant coach at Missouri from 2013 to 2015.
 
Leroux most famously spent 19 years as the head men's golf coach of the Missouri Tigers from 2004 to 2023. He led the Tigers to 38 total team victories and 15 NCAA Tournament appearances in his 19 years as head coach. Leroux took the Tigers to the NCAA Finals twice in 2005 and 2014, finishing 20th in the nation both times.

🔼 Yasss, Queen. ICYMI! Interested? Go HERE!

🔼 Time to Poke the Bear. Fall can’t get here fast enough!

And just for fun… 👇🏼

🔼 This Post’s Got Swag. Wichita State Athletics is hosting its annual garage sale on Saturday, Sept. 27. 

Fans are invited to stop by the garage sale that morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT inside the Aetna Multi-Purpose Facility (enter through the exterior doors on the east side of Charles Koch Arena).
 
Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis and include jerseys and uniforms, shoes (including large sizes), assorted apparel, bags, Gatorade coolers and equipment.

🔼 We’ll Huff, We’ll Puff, We’ll Bowl Your House Down. The Shockers’ bowling team got a look at the new digs!

🔼 If the Shoe Fits. The WSU T&F/XC team was feeling the new Nike drip!

🌾 SHOCKER TRIVIA

A Good Run. The Shockers MBB team played in the NIT last season, their first postseason berth since what year?

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. ESPN+ | Tickets | Live Stats
👟 Cross Country @ Terry Masterson Twilight Classic (Hutchinson, Kansas) @ W 3 mi 8:30 p.m. / M 4 mi 9:05 p.m. | Live Stats | Meet Info/Schedule

Saturday, Aug. 31
🏐 Volleyball vs. Arkansas - Shocker Volleyball Classic @ 1 p.m. ESPN+ | Live Stats | Tickets

🌾 Click here to see the full Wichita State Athletics Calendar

🤓 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2021!

Paul Mills is entering his third season as basketball coach at Wichita State. The Shockers played in the NIT last season, their first postseason berth since 2021. They went 19-15, a record highlighted by wins over Minnesota, Kansas State and a dub over Memphis in Koch Arena.

🌾 Have an amazing weekend, Shocker Nation!