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5️⃣ Hilltoppers will return for 2026-27
Lock in your season tickets below 👇
🎟️ WKUTickets.com
ALT WKU Hilltopper Basktball announces the return of Teagan Moore, Armelo Boone, LJ Hackman, Kade Unseld and Lawson Rice for the 2026-27 college basketball season.
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Who remembers where they were when Big Red crossed up MJ⁉️
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆.... 𝙆𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖’ 𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙙 😤💯
#GoTops
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A great team that just beat North Carolina 98-69 played phenomenally well again tonight, credit to them.
Like Coach said with the media, we're not broken by any means.
Thank you to @KentuckyMBB for scheduling the game and for helping raise $100,000 for tornado relief tonight.
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👋 Hey @KentuckyMBB
We know you all are going to work to reschedule your game, but if you end up wanting/needing a game at your place next week, we're free all week! Give us a call and stay safe!
#GoTops
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We're now headed to Lexington to face @KentuckyMBB at 5 p.m. CT Wednesday on ESPN.
UK Athletics is working on a charitable component from the game that will provide support for those who were affected by the Dec. 11 tornadoes.
#GoTops
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Thank you to @LouisvilleMBB for bringing hundreds of toys with you to Bowling Green tonight to support our local Toys for Tots and improve the holidays of children in our area, including those affected by the tornadoes!
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Oh, and our previous offer for these dates still stands. Play us and we'll give the full guarantee check to charity to help within our state.
Our nonconference schedule is nearly complete. We've added @UAB_MBB (Dec. 6) and @HerdMBB (Dec. 29) to the 2020-21 slate.
Both games will be in @Rupp_Arena.
The latest: bit.ly/UKMBB_Marshall_UAB
The schedule: bit.ly/UKMBB_Schedule
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🏀 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 ⛹️♂️
It's official: @dontaieallen11 is a Hilltopper ❗️ #GoTops
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START SPREADING THE NEWS!
The Tops get the huge road win and are headed to New York City for the NIT semifinals! #GoTops
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Battle. Won.
The Hilltoppers take down No. 13 West Virginia and will face UCF in Sunday's @MyrtleInvite championship game! #GoTops
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WKU senior Justin Johnson - 1 of 3 active NCAA players with 1,500 career points and 950 career rebounds - proposes to his girlfriend before tonight's Senior Night game and gets a YES! @ESPNAssignDesk @ConferenceUSA @marchmadness
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We've got a new member in the WKU family. Hilltopper Nation, please help us welcome five-star center Charles Bassey, who will reclassify and join the Tops in the 2018 class! #GoTops
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We want more basketball! WKU knocks off top-seeded USC to pick up its first Pac-12 road victory and advance to the NIT quarterfinals! #GoTops
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We didn't let this one come down to the last play 😆
The Hilltoppers own the second half and knock off #15/16 Wisconsin, the highest-ranked team they've beaten at home since 1973! #GoTops #SoldOutDiddle
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𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆 𝙊𝙉 𝙏𝙊𝙋 🏆🔥
WKU defeats UTEP, 78-71, to secure the 2024 Conference USA Tournament Championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament
#GoTops
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Tonight, @CB_ONES23 made his decision.
He and the Hilltoppers have more work to do. #GoTops
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Today we're thankful for UPSETS! WKU takes down No. 18/16 Purdue for its highest-ranked victory over a ranked foe since No. 3 Louisville on 11/30/08! #GoTops
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When Coach is this riled up, you know you've done something big-time! #GoTops
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Down goes Arkansas!
The Hilltoppers hold on and snap the Razorbacks' 28-game home nonconference winning streak! #GoTops
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In case you haven’t heard, it’s a great day to be a Hilltopper 😏
#GoTops
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We weren't even in this tournament on Friday morning, and now we're going to the 'ship. 2020 🤷♂️
The Tops defeat Memphis and will face either West Virginia or VCU in the title game at 12:30 p.m. CT Friday on ESPN!
#GoTops | @_GermanAmerican
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If you're making the C-USA tour, give us a call back sometime! We're ready and right down the road.
Our nonconference schedule is nearly complete. We've added @UAB_MBB (Dec. 6) and @HerdMBB (Dec. 29) to the 2020-21 slate.
Both games will be in @Rupp_Arena.
The latest: bit.ly/UKMBB_Marshall_UAB
The schedule: bit.ly/UKMBB_Schedule
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WKU freshman guard Josh Anderson was ruled immediately eligible by the NCAA on Friday. He is traveling with the team to Marshall and will be available to participate in Saturday's game. #GoTops
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That feeling when you've scored more points than any other WKU freshman in history... #GoTops
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🏆 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙐𝙎𝘼 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 🏆
Charles Bassey brings home WKU's first conference POY award since Orlando Mendez-Valdez in 2008-09!
#GoTops | @CB_ONES23
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Just a regular Thursday. #GoTops #HilltoppersWithHeart
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This special season has come to a close. Thank you for supporting an unbelievable group of Hilltoppers all year long. #GoTops
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Tonight was about pride.
Pride in ourselves, our school and our city.
#GoTops
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THAT'S THE GAME!
WKU makes the comeback and wins on Jake Ohmer's final second heroics! #GoTops
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We've got another former Kentucky Mr. Basketball headed our way, and he draws a big-time comparison from Coach! Welcome to The Hill, transfer forward Carson Williams! #GoTops
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In Saturday's win over Arkansas, Charles Bassey suffered a tibial plateau fracture in his left leg and will require season-ending surgery.
We will be playing for our brother and cannot wait to see him back on the court. Please send your ❤️ and good thoughts to @CB_ONES23.
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🗣 "This is a home run hire for Western Kentucky, a great fit for both sides, and I am thrilled for Steve that he has the opportunity to lead such a historic program." - @CoachPainter
@LutzSteve | #GoTops
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"That's what a team's about right there. For 40 minutes, you stayed together, and you played together."
Come inside the locker room for a behind-the-scenes look at WKU's upset win over #15/16 Wisconsin on Saturday! #GoTops #SoldOutDiddle
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🗣 "He is a great family man, mentor and friend that I know will do great things at Western Kentucky." - @Cboogie_3
@LutzSteve | #GoTops
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WKU freshman center Charles Bassey will declare for the NBA Draft without signing with an agent in order to receive evaluation, while retaining his NCAA eligibility and the option to return to school. #GoTops
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📍Lexington
Gearing up for a Bluegrass Battle!
#GoTops
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Just one of the all-time great Hilltoppers working out in a Lakers uniform. Casual stuff. #GoTops #ProTops
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Survive and advance!
The Hilltoppers pull out the win in the NIT opener and will play either Ole Miss or Louisiana Tech in next week's quarterfinals!
#GoTops | @_GermanAmerican
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Charles Bassey enters today as the 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑 in rebounds, blocks, double-doubles and dunks!
Learn more: wkusports.com/bassey
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“Huge key – and you can give an assist – give an assist to that crowd. That’s what we’ve talked about from day one, wanting Diddle Arena to become. Playing these kinds of teams on this kind of stage, that’s what it’s about as a coach, as a player and as a fan.” — Coach Stansbury
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We’ve got a new player in uniform tonight! Our senior manager @Evan_Stack1 does so much for this program and is dressing tonight!
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With his last basket, Taveion Hollingsworth has reached 1,500 points in his career! #GoTops
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NOT. DONE. YET. The Hilltoppers defeat Boston College to pick up win No. 25 and advance to the second round of the NIT. We'll either travel to No. 1 USC or host No. 8 UNC Asheville next! #GoTops
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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝
Congrats to WKU incoming freshman Dayvion McKnight on being named 2020 Kentucky Mr. Basketball!
#GoTops
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Short on numbers, but so much ♥️. This is how eight brothers celebrate when you get the job done. #GoTops
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☑️ Senior Night Win
☑️ 2021 @ConferenceUSA East Division Champions
☑️ Best Overall Record in C-USA
#GoTops
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6️⃣ players from the state of KY
7️⃣ Hilltoppers who played their final year of high school in KY
3️⃣ former KY Mr. Basketball winners, tied for most ever on one team
1️⃣ of 4️⃣ Division I programs in state with head coach from KY
For the Commonwealth.
#KentuckysOwn #GoTops
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For the first time since 2009, the title is ours.
#GoTops
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"Everything that I need is right here at Western Kentucky."
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠.
#GoTops | @Jaammaarion
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Oh, so we're pulling from the IGA logo now, @jakeohmer33? OK cool 👌 #GoTops
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For the second straight year, WE'RE GOING TO THE 'SHIP!
The Hilltoppers charge past Southern Miss in the final minutes and will play Old Dominion at 7:30 p.m. CT Saturday for the @ConferenceUSA title! #GoTops
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With a 3-pointer from Jared Savage, WKU has become the fifth program in NCAA history to reach 1,000 straight games with a made 3! #GoTops
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Headed to the championship! WKU wins a battle with Old Dominion and will face Marshall for the @ConferenceUSA title at 7:30 p.m. CT tomorrow! #GoTops
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One of the best days Diddle Arena has ever seen.
#GoTops
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There are only 5 programs in NCAA history in the top 10 for both winning percentage and conference championships:
Kentucky
North Carolina
Kansas
UCLA
WKU
#GoTops 🔴⚪️
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Stay on this ride with us. We're on the rise. ↗️
#GoTops | #SoldOutDiddle
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𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ❤️
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Welcome to the party. #GoTops #SellOutDiddle
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WKU's home slate has officially come to an end. We won 14 home games – our most since 2004-05 – averaged our most fans since 2007-08, sold out Diddle Arena on four straight weekends and brought in three over-capacity crowds. That's because of your support. THANK YOU!
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Congratulations to WKU center Charles Bassey on his official invitation to next week’s NBA Draft Combine! #GoTops
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