Wichita State extends coach Paul Mills through 2031 after successful seasons
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Wichita State has signed coach Paul Mills to a three-year contract extension, keeping him with the program through the 2031 season. The extension recognizes Mills' success in improving the team's win total each year since his arrival, culminating in a 24-12 record and a trip to the NIT quarterfinals last season. Mills expressed excitement about the future, highlighting his commitment to developing players and maintaining roster continuity. The Shockers aim to return to NCAA Tournament contention after not qualifying since 2021.
- •Mills signed extension through 2031 after improving team performance.
- •The Shockers achieved 58 wins in Mills' first three seasons.
- •Wichita State reached NIT quarterfinals last season.
- •The program has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2021.
- •Mills previously coached at Oral Roberts for six seasons.
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Wichita State rewards Paul Mills with a 3-year extension through 2031 after fast turnaround
- 6:47 PMESPN NCAAM — Wichita State rewards Mills with 3-year extension
"Wichita State coach Paul Mills has signed a three-year contract extension that would keep him with the Shockers through the 2031 season, a reward for a rapid turnaround in which the team has improved its win total each of the past three years.
"The Shockers went 19-15 and reached the NIT two seasons ago, and they were 24-12 and reached the NIT quarterfinals last season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:59 PMWichita State rewards Paul Mills with a 3-year extension through 2031 after fast turnaround
The Shockers went 19-15 and reached the NIT two seasons ago, and they were 24-12 and reached the NIT quarterfinals last season.
- ESPN NCAAMJul 31, 2026, 6:47 PMWichita State rewards Mills with 3-year extension
Wichita State coach Paul Mills has signed a three-year contract extension that would keep him with the Shockers through the 2031 season, a reward for a rapid turnaround in which the team has improved its win total each of the past three years.
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