By Paul Suellentrop
Quincy Acy, during his rookie season with the Toronto Raptors in 2012-13, took advice on NBA life from veteran teammate Aaron Gray.
"That's my guy," Acy said. "Having great guys to pour into you. It's a collective. It's by committee."
It is Acy's turn to take on younger players and guide them. One of his projects as assistant coach for Wichita State is 6-foot-11 junior Quincy Ballard. Acy, who played seven NBA seasons and earned second-team All-Big 12 honors at Baylor, works with the Shocker big men.
Ballard's progress is evident in many areas, and he credits Acy with challenging him, patiently instructing, and giving him confidence.