Wichita Sports Commission

Congratulations, Denning!

Introducing your new Voice of the Shockers 🎙️

Denning Gerig is a Wichita State alum and a familiar voice to Shocker fans having called baseball, volleyball, men's basketball and women's basketball contests on ESPN+, in addition to serving as color commentator with Mike Kennedy on the road for Wichita State baseball.

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Wichita lost a legend this week.

Cleo Littleton, Wichita State's all-time leading scorer, passed away Sunday at the age of 93. But his impact on this city goes far beyond the 2,164 points he put up as a Shocker from 1951–55.

When Littleton arrived at the University of Wichita, basketball was an afterthought. Nine people held season tickets!! By the time he left, fans were packing a brand-new 10,000-seat arena to watch the Shockers. He made the whole city fall in love with the game.

Off the court, Littleton was just as remarkable! He turned down the NBA to stay in Wichita, built a successful business career, and never stopped showing up for this community — whether that was sitting in the stands at Shocker games or catching local high school basketball with friends.

His number is retired. His records still stand. And his love for Wichita never wavered.

Rest easy, Cleo. 💛🖤