Tom Kosich, men's basketball (1983-88)
Tom Kosich is one of the godfathers of the charismatic, enthusiastic reserves who fans root for and relate to in a different way from the stars.
He started one game in his four seasons at Wichita State and never averaged more than two points. Fans remember him because of his outgoing personality and changing hairstyles. After his playing days, he hosted Saturday Sports Magazine and the Shocker Locker Room Show on the radio, connecting with fans with his sense of humor and chatty manner.
In 1984, a Wichita Eagle-Beacon article chronicled the crowd chanting his name (Ko-Sich, Ko-Sich) near the end of blowout win over Creighton, leading to a foul shot that produced his first point of the season.