The Roundhouse

AfterShocks coach Zach Bush joins us to prepare for The Basketball Tournament starting Monday at Koch Arena. We talk about the memories of the 2025 title, roster returners and newcomers. We also discuss his first season as boys basketball coach at Maize High School, which ended in the Class 6A Tournament, and the addition of … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Zach Bush on 2026 AfterShocks"

Wichita’s credentials as a basketball city and Wichita State’s hoop history paid off on Thursday in a major way. INTRUST Bank Arena will host the Opening Round of the NCAA Tournament in March 2027 and 2028. Wichita State senior associate athletic director Brad Pittman joins the podcast to discuss the timeline, the process and what … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Brad Pittman on NCAA Opening Round basketball in Wichita"

Jahari Long and Bryce Heard wrap up the series introducing Shocker basketball newcomers. We talk about uniform numbers – Heard got a prominent one – and Long’s 2017 visit to a packed Koch Arena. We discuss first impressions of Shocker basketball, the practice drill they disagree on and musical selections for warmups. Long is a … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Long, Heard on Shocker basketball"

We start the Shocker basketball newcomer series with guards Jordan Frison and NuNu Jones and center Cyr Malonga. We discuss how Wichita State coaches communicated their plan for the newcomers during the recruiting process, what Jones is learning from his experienced teammates and why Frison asks a lot of questions. Malonga describes his role as … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Frison, Jones, Malonga on Shocker basketball"

Former Shocker Xavier Bell is back in Wichita for much of the summer and he joins us to talk about playing in the Georgian Superleague, life in Tbilisi and dealing with homesickness. We talk about the differences between college and pro basketball and what’s next for him. We also discuss Wichita State’s growth under coach … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Xavier Bell on pro basketball, Shockers"

Denning Gerig is the new Voice of the Shockers and he joins us to talk about taking over for Mike Kennedy on men’s basketball and baseball in 2026-27. We discuss growing up as a Shocker fan, rushing to a bar to watch the end of the 2006 Wichita State win at Syracuse and why he … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Denning Gerig, new Voice of the Shockers"

Former Shocker Markis McDuffie is a lifelong New York Knicks fan who can’t wait for the NBA Finals that match the Knicks vs. the Spurs. We talk about his favorite Knicks, watching WSU teammate Landry Shamet shine in the playoffs and Madison Square Garden. We also dive into the AfterShocks making their return to TBT … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Markis McDuffie on the Knicks, Landry Shamet and the AfterShocks"

Wichita State basketball assistant coach P.J. Couisnard joins the podcast to update fans on spring additions to the roster, summer plans and returning Shockers. We talk about why WSU’s retention rate was so high, how the incoming guards will change the offense and what’s next for Noah Hill. We also discuss Couisnard’s first year as … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with P.J. Couisnard on Shocker basketball"

Wichita State won the men’s outdoor American Conference track and field title on Saturday in Denton, Texas. Director of track and field Steve Rainbolt talks about his team’s strong finish on Saturday to run away with the crown. We discuss how this title differed from the 2022 and 2023 titles, the Parrish twins and high … Continue reading "Podcast with Steve Rainbolt on Shocker track’s American Championship"

Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy takes us through a retrospective on his career with audio clips of memorable moments from men’s basketball and baseball. We start in the 1980’s, journey through Jim Audley’s throw in 1991, the 2006 and 2013 NCAA Tournaments and wrap up with a Kenyon Giles highlight. Kennedy, retiring after baseball … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Mike Kennedy and highlights of his 46 years"

Wichita State sophomore infielder Ausha Moore joins the podcast to talk about choosing softball over basketball, with help from Dad and a wiffle ball, and her old-school music tastes as influenced by Mom. We also discuss Wichita State’s 14-game win streak in conference play, Kinzey Woody’s swag and the quiet contributions of teammates Trinity Allen … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Ausha Moore on Shocker softball"

Wichita State bowling is back in the NCAA Final Four after winning the Arlington Regional. Juniors Ashtyn Woods and Sara Duque Jimenez join us to talk about the regional and the national semifinals on Friday in Parma Heights, Ohio. We discuss Beau Anderson’s contribution off the bench to help the Shockers climb out of the … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Sara Duque Jimenez and Ashtyn Woods on Shocker bowling"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shockers softball plays Oklahoma State on Wednesday at Wilkins Stadium, first in the resumption of a suspended game (5:15 p.m.) and then in the originally scheduled game at 6 p.m. UTSA visits Wilkins Stadium this weekend. WSU baseball … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (April 6)"

Wichita State director of athletics Kevin Saal joins the podcast to wrap up the men’s basketball season and give his views on what the retention of Will Berg, TJ Williams, Dillon Battie and Noah Hill means for the program. We talk about WSU’s spot in the financial landscape and why its reputation for delivering on … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Kevin Saal on Shocker basketball"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shockers baseball and softball are at home this week – with series that begin on Thursday due to the Easter holiday. Shocker volleyball scrimmages at 5 p.m., Friday. Admission is free at Koch Arena. Shockers bowling opens NCAA … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (April 1)"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. NIT action continues for the Shockers on Tuesday at Tulsa (6 p.m., ESPN2). It is a big week for tennis on campus with both the men’s and women’s playing at home. WSU baseball is at Memphis. Softball, winners … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (March 23)"

Wichita State basketball assistant coach Josh Eilert visits in between NIT games to update fans after Tuesday’s win over Wyoming. We talk about the importance of rebounding and how the Wichita State coaches make that skill such an emphasis. We also talk about setting screens, another example of the physical basketball Eilert believes is so … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Josh Eilert on Shocker basketball"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Tuesday is full of Shocker events, headlined by an NIT game vs. Wyoming at Koch Arena. Baseball and softball play at home all week. Nebraska visits Eck Stadium for a mid-week series before Charlotte comes to town. Softball … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (March 16)"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State is 21-10 and earned the second seed in the American Conference Championship for men’s basketball. The Shockers play at 4 p.m., Saturday on ESPN2 in a semifinal game. Wichita State baseball and softball are at home … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (March 11)"

Wichita State basketball associate head coach Kenton Paulino prepares us for the American Championship. We discuss how Dillon Battie stayed locked in when he wasn’t playing and how it paid off for the sophomore forward. He tells us why coach Paul Mills is hard on guard Dre Kindell during practices and why that helps Kindell … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Kenton Paulino on Shocker basketball"

Wichita State junior center Will Berg and assistant coach Iain Layman join the podcast to talk about the Shockers as they wrap up the regular season with a big game on Saturday vs. FAU at Koch Arena before post-season play. We talk about a team meeting in January that helped right the ship after a … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Will Berg, Iain Laymon on Shocker basketball"