When Wichita State women's basketball coach Keitha Adams praises Maya Brewer for defense in practice, it means Brewer is one step closer to unlocking her scoring talents.
"We had one practice where I told her 'Good job' six times," Adams said earlier this season. "At the end of practice, I said 'Maya Brewer. This is the best practice you've had.' That didn't happen last year."
Brewer, a 5-foot-11 senior guard, has carried those practice habits into a prominent role this season, most recently as scoring punch off the bench.
"I try to come in every day with a good attitude," Brewer said.