Wichita State University Men's Basketball

Wichita State announced Paul Mills as its 27th head men’s basketball coach on Mar. 22, 2023 and formally introduced him the following day.   Mills has totaled

Iain Laymon is the longest tenured member of Mills’ staff, having worked with him for all six years at ORU. He was elevated to an assistant coach in 2024 after spending

Wichita State men's basketball head coach Paul Mills announced the hiring of Josh Eilert as a new assistant coach on May 27, 2025. Eilert is no stranger to the

After two seasons at Oral Roberts, Kenton Paulino accompanies head coach Paul Mills to Wichita State where he’ll take on the new title of Associate Head Coach.   Mills

Nolan Magee was named Director of Basketball Operations for the Wichita State men's basketball program in September 2024. As the Director of Operations, Magee

Ognjen Stranjina was named the Director of Recruiting in July of 2023. Stranjina handles recruiting efforts for the men’s basketball staff, including travel itineraries,

A familiar face is back on the Wichita State bench, as head men's basketball coach Paul Mills named former Shocker P.J. Couisnard an assistant coach. Mills officially

Ryan Hillard has been involved with Shocker men's basketball since 2008. The 2024-25 season will marks his 17th with the program and his second as Chief of Staff

Weston Pletcher is starting his 12th year at Wichita State in 2025-26 and third as Director of Communications after being promoted from Assistant Director in June

Xavier Holland was elevated to an assistant coach in 2024 after joining head coach Paul Mills' staff as a special assistant. “X is a player’s dream," Mills said