Wichita State freshman Tyson Etienne listens to Isaac Green, 20, prior to the game against Cincinnati on Feb. 6 inside Charles Koch Arena. Green was Etienne's AAU coach for one season and has been friends with the guard for years. He also helps train Etienne.
Two hours prior to the Cincinnati game on Thursday, freshman guard Tyson Etienne was on the floor going through drills. It’s not abnormal for the New Jersey native to get to the arena on a game-day early and get shots up before anyone else – it’s becoming a game day ritual. But Thursday’s pregame workout was unique.