Bret Wise knew his job for Wichita State basketball and happily went to work for coach Mark Turgeon. Wise's three seasons working as an unselfish part of the team gave him a perspective on the program as it emerged from a difficult time.
"It was always very team-oriented," Wise said. "It was a family atmosphere. It was very enjoyable seeing where the program was at when I came in and, by the time I left, we were moving in the right direction."
Wise, a 6-foot-7 forward from Emporia, transferred to Wichita State after one season at Idaho.