The boys are back in town.
The former All-American backcourt of Ron Baker and Fred VanVleet, who have each raised to NBA stardom, joined ex-teammate Evan Wessel in the stands for the first time since their departure last season. The trio, who faltered defeat in Koch Arena to Northern Iowa last season, watched as their alma mater swarmed for a 29 point victory over the Panthers.
“We just want to go out there and show [Baker, VanVleet and Wessel] that we are going to continue what they brought to this program,” sophomore Markis McDuffie said. “We’re going to continue the tradition they put out there.