Denning Gerig has been appointed as the new Director of Broadcasting for Wichita State Athletics, stepping in as the Voice of the Shockers starting with the 2026-27 season. Gerig, an alumnus of Wichita State, has previously broadcast various sports and earned recognition as American Association Broadcaster of the Year in 2021. He succeeds the legendary Mike Kennedy, who ends a distinguished 46-year career with a major impact on Shocker Athletics. A public celebration honoring both Gerig and Kennedy will take place on June 12, allowing fans to connect with the new voice of the Shockers.

By the Numbers
  • Over 100 candidates were considered for the broadcasting role.
  • Gerig began his broadcasting journey with Wichita State in 2015.
  • Gerig was named American Association Broadcaster of the Year in 2021.
State of Play
  • A public reception will occur on June 12 from 5-7 p.m. at Social Tap.
  • All men's basketball and select women's basketball games will be broadcast on KEYN (103.7 FM).
  • All baseball games will air exclusively on KFH Radio (97.5 FM /1240 AM).
What's Next

Expect announcements regarding additional broadcast programming, digital content initiatives, and coverage plans for the 2026-27 season to roll out throughout the summer, enhancing fan engagement with Shocker Athletics.

Bottom Line

Denning Gerig's appointment marks a significant transition for Wichita State Athletics, as he carries forward a rich broadcasting tradition while promising to strengthen the connection between fans and student-athletes through innovative content and storytelling.