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Wichita State University's Paul Suellentrop interviews notable Shockers.
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Wichita State associate head coach Elizabeth Economon sets fans up for fall softball. The Shockers will play McLennan Community College at 1 p.m. Saturday and Emporia State at 3 p.m. Sunday. We talk about blending in 14 newcomers, nine of them transfers. We discuss how returners such as Jodie Epperson and Brookelyn Livanec can progress in their second season as Shockers and the latest additions from Wichita State’s connection to McLennan. Economon also dives into the advantages of the new indoor practice facility and the three All-American graduate assistants who are back to help coach the Shockers.
Basketball season is weeks away and women’s team newcomers Bella Belong, Sophie Benharouga and Karys Washington join the podcast in advance of Shocker Madness on Oct. 4. We discuss their favorite pro basketball players, their musical tastes and book and movie recommendations. Bella describes her goal of opening an orphanage in Cameroon, while Karys’ career plan is becoming an orthodontist. Sophie reveals the story behind her uniform number, which is one rarely found on the basketball court. Belong is a 6-3 junior forward from Cameroon and South Plains College. Benharouga is a 6-2 forward from France and Seattle University. Washington […]
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU volleyball starts American Conference play at UAB on Friday (7 p.m.) and at Memphis on Sunday (1 p.m.). Both matches are on ESPN+. WSU returns home for matches against Tulsa on Oct. 3 and Oct. 5. The Oct. 3 match (7 p.m.) is the annual alumni night. WSU baseball scrimmages Nebraska at noon Saturday at Eck Stadium. Shocker Madness is Oct. 4 with doors opening at 5 p.m. for the free event at Koch Arena, part of the university’s Shocktoberfest. All that, […]
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU volleyball plays No. 17 Kansas on Tuesday (6 p.m.) at Koch Arena in a yellow-out match. WSU is 6-2 and takes a four-match win streak into Tuesday. Fans can check out Shocker men’s basketball in Thursday’s open practice (4 p.m.) and baseball on Friday (5 p.m.) For an inside look at Shocker basketball, consider attending “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” on Saturday (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Mouhamad Ballout and Mallie Hall of Wichita State’s mental health and performance department join the podcast as part of suicide prevention month. We discuss the importance of prominent figures speaking about mental challenges, and how Ballout and Hall help athletes learn why it is crucial to recharge their batteries. We also talk about handling social media, advice for parents and book recommendations. The mental health and performance department is holding a mental health summit for Wichita State student-athletes, sponsored by Suspenders4Hope, on Sept. 30.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU volleyball is on the road this week with three matches in the Golden Eagle Invitational at Tennessee Tech. Their next home match is Sept. 16 vs. Kansas (6 p.m.). Shocker baseball and softball are early in their fall workouts and both have scrimmages scheduled. For an inside look at Shocker basketball, consider attending “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” on Sept. 20. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State University president Rick Muma joins us to discuss his book “Student Centered, Innovation Driven: A Guide to Transforming Higher Education.” We talk about the changes to the university over the past decade, as detailed in the book, and why he believes those moves represent the future of education. How does this relate to athletics? We discuss how much time he spends each week on athletics and its importance to the university and community. Dr. Muma talks about the university’s investment in athletics, why the university recruits Texas heavily and how athletics is more strategic in how it operates […]
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU cross country runs at the JK Gold Classic at Clapp Cross Country Course on Saturday morning. Shocker volleyball is on the road this weekend at the BYU Nike Invitational. Matches against Incarnate Word, BYU (Friday) and Northern Colorado (Saturday) are on ESPN+. “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” is Sept. 20. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State men’s golf coach Judd Easterling introduces new assistant Mark Leroux on the podcast. Leroux, former coach at Missouri, gave Easterling his start in coaching in 2013. We talk about Leroux adding experience and a balance of personality to the staff. We discuss why Leroux put off retirement to join Easterling and how they handled the change in roles from their previous partnership. We also talk about fly-fishing, favorite golf courses and the 2025-26 Shockers.Leroux served as coach at Missouri for 19 years, a time in which the Tigers went to 15 NCAA regionals. He spent the past two […]
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker volleyball, picked third in the American Conference, opens the season at 7 p.m., Friday vs. Kennesaw State (ESPN +) at Koch Arena. WSU plays Arkansas at 1 p.m., Sunday (ESPN +). “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” is Sept. 20. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State opens volleyball season on Friday and assistant coaches Katie Zimmerman and Ashleigh Houlton join us to preview the season. We talk about how senior leadership in July got things started in a good way and why they think their freshmen are not “drill-killers.” We also discuss Brooklyn Leggett’s journey from NCAA Division II to preseason all-conference. We dive into the setting position, why the littles are such a strong group this season and their favorite moments from the 2024 post-season. The Shockers play Kennesaw State at 7 p.m. Friday in the Shocker Volleyball Classic. WSU plays Arkansas at […]
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker volleyball, picked third in the American Conference, offers a first look at Saturday’s free scrimmage at 3 p.m. The Shockers open the season on Aug. 29 at home vs. Kennesaw State and play Arkansas on Aug. 31. “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” is Sept. 20. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State basketball coach Paul Mills updates fans on summer practices. We discuss depth and versatility at the center position and 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. Mills is entering his third season as basketball coach at Wichita State. The Shockers played in the NIT last season, their first post-season berth since 2021, and went 19-15, a […]
Wichita State women’s basketball coach Terry Nooner joins the podcast to update fans on summer workouts and what’s coming up this fall. He talks about wearing Nike, the non-conference schedule, and his favorite to win the team’s conditioning run next week. We also talk about the team’s boot camp this summer and the versatility at the power forward position for the Shockers. He describes how Jaila Harding, the latest Wichitan to join his team, will help the Shockers and why teammates enjoy playing with guard Taya Davis. Season tickets are on sale now, and season ticket renewals are available as […]
Matt Braeuer, former Wichita State point guard, joins the podcast to talk about his new job as head coach at Stephen F. Austin. Braeuer, who played for the Shockers from 2004-08, discusses why SFA is a traditionally successful program, Lumberjack traditions and his new personnel. He weighs in on quarter-zips vs. a suit for sideline wear and coaching mentors. We wrap up with Shocker memories ranging from the shot vs. Creighton on Valentine’s Day to winning at Syracuse to his thoughts on P.J. Couisnard as assistant coach at WSU.
Wichita State junior forward Henry Thengvall wraps up his big summer by joining the podcast. We discuss his surprise at the recent scholarship announcement that rewarded him for his work on the court and in the weight room. We talk about rooting for the Shockers as a youngster and watching the 2013 Final Four team. We dive into the Thengvall family and why he enjoyed the ban on video games and the encouragement to run around the neighborhood. Thengvall also lets us in on his thoughts on the Shockers and why he likes the competitiveness of this season’s team.
Zach Bush is in his fifth year as coach of the AfterShocks and he joins the podcast to talk TBT and more. We start with his move to coach basketball at Maize High School, his coaching influences and how he deals with multi-sport athletes. We also talk about the addition of former Shocker Clevin Hannah to the coaching staff at Maize. Zach updates us on the AfterShocks roster and newcomers he feels will fit in well. What’s the future for the AfterShocks? We discuss that as well. The AfterShocks open play in The Basketball Tournament on Friday at 8 p.m. […]
Steve Rainbolt is the director of track and field at Wichita State and he wrapped up 25 years leading the program this spring. We talk about why he starts athletes out “playing track,” and why he gets emotional thinking about conference titles. We also discuss some of his top athletes (and some of his lesser-known favorites) and his affinity for Cessna Stadium and its place in Kansas track and field history. In those 25 years, the Shockers won 35 conference team titles and earned 83 All-American awards. Rainbolt earned Midwest Region Coach of the Year eight times while at Wichita State and is a […]
We continue our series introducing fans to the Wichita State basketball newcomers with big men and freshmen. Will Berg describes his mushroom pasta sauce without revealing his secret recipe. Emmanuel Okorafor talks about handling social media and why it is important to avoid comparing himself to others. Freshman Tyrus Rathan-Mayes details the rise of Canadian basketball and the international style of play. Fellow freshman Pierre Couisnard discusses how recovering from knee surgeries shaped his journey and describes playing for his dad, current Shocker assistant coach P.J. Couisnard.
We continue our series introducing fans to the Wichita State basketball newcomers with big men Noah Hill and Dillon Battie and guards Brian Amuneke and Michael Gray Jr. Noah makes a passionate case for LeBron as the greatest. He also talks about his development and his maturity at Sunrise Christian Academy. DIllon talks about his basketball family and his journey to the sport. Brian reveals that “chill fits 24-7” guides his wardrobe choices. MIchael is impressed by the coaching staff’s attention to detail and how coach Paul Mills keeps practices intense and focused. We also discuss music, uniform numbers and […]
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