A student manager for the Wichita State men’s basketball team carries a wide range of responsibilities, from setting up equipment for warmups and assisting with drills during practices to handling small yet vital tasks like refilling the fridge, cleaning up wet spots on the court, and making sure the players have water and towels.
The role requires keen attention to detail, adaptability and a strong commitment to the team’s success.
Isaiah Hubbard, a senior from Chicago, and Marshall Underwood, a junior from Wichita, have embraced these duties for the past two years.
“The exposure to college athletics, along with the travel opportunities, has allowed me to see what goes on behind the scenes at Division I events,” Hubbard said. “From the coaching staff to the players involved, it’s an eye-opening experience.”
Both students manage to balance their demanding roles as basketball managers while pursuing their academic goals and remaining active in their fraternities — Hubbard is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and Underwood is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
