WICHITA, Kan.—The Basketball Tournament (TBT) will return to Wichita this July, making the region the longest-running host since it started in 2019. This 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all event will be hosted by Wichita State University (WSU) and supported by WSU’s alumni squad, the AfterShocks.
The sixth Wichita Regional will take place July 18-23 at Charles Koch Arena on WSU’s campus, making it the longest-running location in TBT’s 11-year history.
“We are excited to have TBT back in Wichita for a sixth time,” says Wichita State senior associate AD Brad Pittman. “Our fans now have the opportunity to help the AfterShocks maintain home-court advantage through the championship game. We are confident Shocker fans will once again show why they are the best fanbase in the country.”
The AfterShocks is returning at the featured team in the eight-team Wichita Regional. Wichita native Conner Frankamp will join the team alongside Rashard Kelly as the first commitments to the AfterShocks roster. Zach Bush, J.R. Simon, and Garrett Stutz will return as the co-general managers for the team in 2025. Bush took over as head coach in 2021. Since then, the AfterShocks have made a record 11-4, advancing to two quarterfinals and one semifinal.
The winner of the Wichita Regional will go on to play TBT’s quarterfinals on July 29, and the semifinals will be held July 31. TBT’s $1 million championship game will be played on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Tickets will go on sale May 6. For more information and to sign up for team notifications, visit tbthoops.com/tickets/notifications.
