In early June, Wichita State coach Brian Green spoke on a Zoom call with 16 or so incoming freshmen for Wichita State baseball. Almost all the new Shockers wanted to be Shockers, but they weren't sure how the new coaching staff regarded them.
"He said 'I want all of you all,'" outfielder Lane Haworth said. "I was like 'OK, I'm on board.' He's not just going to tell us all to go kick rocks and find another spot."
Wichita State announced Green's hiring on June 5. He needed baseball players. He wanted to start his tenure with upbeat vibes and trust.