It is important to trust that a teammate will help on defense, pass the basketball to the right spot and hand out high fives when things are tough.
For Wichita State basketball, building that cohesion and camaraderie begins this summer in the Champions Club at Koch Arena on Wednesdays. Their bonding projects start with the five H's – heritage, hero, highlight, heartbreak and hope. The Shockers – 11 newcomers among them – gather regularly for a talk and a meal designed to turn them into a team.
"I like being good teammates on and off the court," senior guard Craig Porter said.