Wood is living the dream of many an Arkansas high school player in suiting up for the Razorbacks. Cunningham, a two-time all-state player, had offers from Central Arkansas, Tulane and more. He chose to head to Kentucky to join the Racers.

Murray State took a chance on a 33-year-old junior college assistant. Seven years later, Skirka has the Racers on the sport's biggest stage.