The Bulletin Playing in front of a hometown crowd is nothing new to freshman guard Chad Tegtmeier. The main reason Tegtmeier decided to play at Emporia State is because his family and friends would not have to drive as far to watch him play.
Defense is also a huge step from high school.
Adjusting from high school to college in the classroom and on the basketball court is challenging as Tegtmeier found out. The classroom part of it is more difficult because you have to learn to be much more independent. Tegtmeier's parents are also glad that their son plays in their hometown because it is much easier to go see their son play and they usually make it to home games. Teammates do joke around with him because he plays college basketball in the same town he played high school ball. Setting all jokes aside, Tegtmeier will be here for three more years for ESU to enjoy.