WICHITA, Kan. – TJ Williams joins his Shocker teammate William Berg in the community ticket initiative by purchasing 10 season tickets that he will then donate to a local organization.

The Wichita native adds to the growing list of non-profit organizations that will provide nearly 6,500 tickets during the 2026-27 season.

"Growing up in Wichita, I've always had a special love and appreciation for the community that helped shape me into who I am today," Williams said. "I wanted to give back to the place I call home, especially knowing there are kids who love Shocker basketball but may not always have the opportunity to attend games. Being able to purchase season tickets is my way of showing love for my hometown and hopefully creating memories and opportunities for kids who deserve to experience the excitement of Shocker basketball."

Williams is the sixth different individual over the last two months to contribute community tickets, joining Berg, Star Lumber & Supply, David and Piper Ayala and two anonymous donors. Shane and Kianne Prill, Rick and Barbara Hemphill, Tony and Sherl Weatherbee, Tom and Myra Devlin, and Kirsten and Larry Teague started the initiative last season and have signed on to contribute again this season.

David Jabara, Marc Farha and Lisa Hambelton, on behalf of Mel Hambelton Ford, contributed to cover additional associated costs to enhance the experience for all attendees and are back on board for the 2026-27 season as well.

Wichita State Athletics invites and encourages individuals and business alike to consider donating to the community tickets initiative for the 2026-27 athletic season across all ticketed sports. Men's basketball specifically will host 19 home men's basketball games in CKA this year, the most in a regular season ever allowing each donation to stretch even further.

Local stakeholders interested in joining the effort can contact the Wichita State Athletics Ticket Office at (316) 978-FANS or online here to purchase tickets and coordinate donations. Together, Wichitans can fill the stands and build a stronger, more connected community.

Community Members
Those organizations that are currently receiving the community tickets that have been donated are:

The Bridge Church
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters
League 42
Stand Together
United Way of the Plains
YMCA
Wichita Children's Home
UJUMP
Ronald McDonald House