Wichita State 's senior forward has become the inspirational leader on the Shockers ' surprising four - game run through the NCAA basketball tournament .
Wichita State 's senior forward overcame a heart condition that sidelined him for two years .
Wichita State 's senior forward , who overcame a heart condition that sidelined him for two years , has become the inspirational leader on the Shockers ' surprising four - game run through the NCAA basketball tournament .