Jacob Herrs enjoyed and endured his welcome to NCAA Division I basketball in the same moment.
He came to Koch Arena in late June to earn the approval of Wichita State’s players. Coaches can’t watch pickup games and Gregg Marshall told him he trusted the assessment of his athletes on Herrs’ ability to help the team as a walk on.
He guarded senior Conner Frankamp (after switching from another opponent) and felt he offered resistance for most of a possession.
“I was like ‘All right, this is it, I’ve got to stand my ground,’ ” he said.