WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State is proud to announce significant donations by Fred VanVleet, Steve and Regine Feilmeier, and Ricky and Jeanie Brotherton to the Charles Koch Arena Weight Room renovation.
The project is made possible in part through substantial lead gifts of $250,000 from Wichita State men's basketball All-American and NBA star Fred VanVleet and longtime Shocker supporters Steve and Regine Feilmeier. In addition to the $500,000 combined lead gift from VanVleet and the Feilmeiers, dedicated Shocker supporters Ricky and Jeanie Brotherton are also contributing a generous gift of $100,000 toward the project.
"The Charles Koch Arena weight room project represents a clear commitment to recruitment, development and retention of elite talent within our basketball and volleyball programs," said Director of Athletics Kevin Saal.