Wichita State opens season as conference favorite but loses center Noah Hill
The gist
Wichita State opens its season Wednesday without center Noah Hill, who is out for the year.
The Shockers return 11 players and were picked to win the American.
How it unfolded
- Mar 30, 2026TJ Williams, Dillon Battie and Will Berg announced on Instagram they would return to Wichita State, posting "LET'S RUN IT BACK."
- Jun 2026Noah Hill broke a bone in his foot, sidelining him for about four months; Landry Shamet won an NBA title with the New York Knicks.
- Oct 7, 2026Wichita State lost an exhibition game to Murray State 93-87 at Charles Koch Arena.