NCAA Basketball: 10 best players from state of Kansas of last decade

By Joey Loose | Aug 16, 2022

Mar 26, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Perry Ellis (34) reacts with forward Landen Lucas (33) and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk against the Villanova Wildcats during the first half of the south regional final of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM!. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

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Wichita State Shockers guard Ron Baker Gary Rohman/MLS/USA TODAY Sports /

6. Ron Baker – Wichita State

Baker was another player who didn’t travel far for his collegiate years, as the 6’4 guard from Scott City made his way to Wichita State in 2012. He played four seasons under Gregg Marshall and didn’t leave campus until he really put his mark on program history.

Despite missing time due to a foot injury as a freshman, he managed to come back in time to help lead the Shockers to a surprise Final Four run in 2013, with a 16-point effort against Gonzaga in the second round. He was an important piece the following season as the Shockers marched to a 35-0 start, and did score 20 points in their loss to Kentucky. Each of his final two seasons saw him average at least 14 points and 4 rebounds per game, continuing to make that important impact on the best program in the MVC.

Baker was named to the All-MVC First Team three straight seasons and certainly established his place in Shockers history. He was a vital piece not only on that Final Four run, but for a program that averaged more than 30 wins per season while he was on campus. While he went undrafted, he briefly spent time in the NBA before continuing his career overseas, but his impact at Wichita State is something that will never be forgotten.

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