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Junior forward Corey Washington attempts to block the Kansas City Roos from passing the ball into play. Washington occupied the court for nearly 30 minutes, scoring eight points.

Men’s basketball defeats K-State for first time since 2001, avoids three-game losing streak

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
December 21, 2024
Head coach Paul Mills and senior guard Bijan Cortes talk after a timeout. The Shockers played the Kansas City Roos on Dec. 17, losing 74-64.

Men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills says Wichita State played ‘entitled basketball’ in Kansas City loss

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor
December 20, 2024
Fifth-year guard Justin Hill drives down the court, attempting to score on Kansas City. The Shockers lost to the Roos, 74-64

‘Not the standard’: Men’s basketball falls to UMKC

Evan Tong, Reporter
December 17, 2024
Senior guard Xavier Bell drives into the lane on Dec. 4. Bell scored six points in the win against Alcorn State.

Men’s basketball gives up second-half lead, 17 3-pointers in loss at DePaul

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
December 14, 2024
Fifth-year guard Justin Hill drives into the paint against East Tennessee State on Dec. 7. Hill led the Shockers with 20 points in the win.

Men’s basketball takes down East Tennessee State in highest-scoring game of the season

Ananda Smith, Reporter
December 7, 2024
Fifth-year senior Justin Hill speaks with head coach Paul Mills during a break in play. Hill is new to the team, having transferred from Georgia over the summer.

Who will join the Shockers next season? Here’s every player Wichita State landed on National Signing Day

Jacob Unruh and Owen Prothro
December 5, 2024
Senior center Quincy Ballard throws down a two-handed slam in the first half. The Shockers beat Alcorn State, 78-54, on Dec. 4

Ballard sets blocks milestone in men’s basketball blowout win against Alcorn State

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2024
Head coach Paul Mills writes on a white board during a time out in the second half. Wichita State beat Emporia State during the exhibition game, 99-53 on Oct. 27.

Men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills takes accountability for blowout loss against Florida

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor
December 3, 2024
Redshirt senior guard Harlond Beverly dribbles the ball between his legs on Nov. 18.

Men’s basketball suffers first season loss, worst margin of defeat since 1994 against #18 Florida

Mack Smith, Reporter
November 29, 2024
Senior center Quincy Ballard throws down a two-handed slam. Ballard finished the game against Saint Louis with eight points and seven rebounds.

Men’s basketball gives thanks to clutch Beverly, Hill in overtime win against Minnesota

Mack Smith, Reporter
November 28, 2024
Redshirt senior guard Harlond Beverly throws down a dunk in the first half against Saint Louis. The Shockers beat the Billikens in Kansas City, 88-63.

WSU men’s basketball rides second half run to blow out Billikens in Kansas City

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor
November 23, 2024
Junior forward Corey Washington shoots a go-ahead 3-pointer against Monmouth in the second half. Washington's shot would prove to be the game-winner on Nov. 18.

Corey Washington’s late scores send men’s basketball past Monmouth

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2024
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