The Roundhouse

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...

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 Lon...

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 Fri...

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...

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 Knic...

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 wit...

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 tr...

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 wi...

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...