Following a legend: Wichita native begins new era as voice of the Shockers

Denning Gerig had spent much of his life listening to Mike Kennedy call Wichita State basketball games.

On Wednesday night, he was the one sitting behind the microphone.

Before his first broadcast as the new Voice of the Shockers, Gerig allowed himself a moment to look around Koch Arena. His eyes eventually drifted toward the rafters, where a banner honors the man who had held his new job for 46 seasons…

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