Impact Hamilton suffered an ankle injury on Wednesday against UTEP. He only played 16 minutes and it's unclear how much action he will see Thursday. Jordan Rawls will get the start against FAU.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
JAIRUS HAMILTON #3 - FORWARD - WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS
Coming off bench Thursday Hamilton (ankle) will be available off the bench in Thursday's game against Florida Atlantic.
UTEP hosts Western Kentucky after Hamilton's 20-point game
MARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hamilton leads Western Kentucky against UTEP after 20-point game
MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gaines scores 17 as UAB beats Western Kentucky 72-60
Eric Gaines scored 17 points off of the bench to help lead the UAB Blazers over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 72-60FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allen scores 22 in Western Kentucky's victory against UTSA
Led by Dontaie Allen's 22 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 81-74 on Thursday nightFEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McKnight guides Western Kentucky to 70-59 victory over FIU
Dayvion McKnight scored 14 points as Western Kentucky beat Florida International 70-59JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Evee scores 24 as Rice takes down Western Kentucky 81-78
Led by Travis Evee's 24 points, the Rice Owls defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 81-78 on Thursday nightDECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Louisville gets first win of season behind Ellis' 30 points
El Ellis had career highs of 30 points and 10 assists and Louisville finally won after opening the season with nine losses, beating Western Kentucky 94-83 to give Kenny Payne his f...DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns with 16 points off bench Hamilton finished Saturday's 78-69 victory over Marshall with 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 21 minutes.
Impact Hamilton operated off the bench during his return from a two-game absence due to a knee injury, but his production remained the same, as he finished in double figures for the fourth time over his last five games. The healthy senior figures to be a key piece for the Hilltoppers conference tournament run.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available Saturday Hamilton (knee) will be available for Saturday's game against Marshall,
Impact Hamilton's presence in warmups foreshadowed his potential return to action Saturday following a pair of games on the sidelines and it appears that will indeed be the case. the senior posted four straight double-digit scoring efforts and was well on his way to a fifth prior to his early departure against Old Dominion. He figures to be a key piece in the mix for the Hilltoppers conference tournament run.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Saturday Hamilton (knee) warmed up ahead of Saturday's contest with Marshall, Jared MacDonald of Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Impact After missing the last two games with a knee injury, Hamilton warmed up Saturday. In 27 appearances this season, Hamilton started in 26, averaging 13.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 31.1 minutes per game. Hamilton was previously listed and remains a game time decision ahead of Saturday's matchup with Marshall, though warming up is a great sign towards his return.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Saturday Coach Rick Stansbury said Friday that Hamilton (knee) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Marshall, Maxwell Trink of WNKY reports.
Impact Hamilton has missed the last two games due to a knee injury but will have a chance to return for Saturday's regular-season finale. Stansbury indicated that if Hamilton is cleared to play, he prefers to play him against the Thundering Herd rather than resting him ahead of the Conference USA Tournament.
MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Wednesday Hamilton (knee) will not be available for Wednesday's game against Marshall, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Hamilton is dealing with a knee injury and is not quite ready to return after missing last Saturday's game as well. The senior will hope to be back for a rematch against Marshall on Saturday.
MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not dressed Saturday Hamilton (knee) is not dressed for Saturday's game against Middle Tennessee State, according to Jared MacDonald of Bowling Green Daily News.
Impact Hamilton came out of the tunnel at the Murphy Center in street clothes and wasn't seen in warmups, so he's not going to see action in this one. He injured his knee and didn't return late in the first half of last Saturday's win over Old Dominion, and as things stand now, it remains to be seen if he'll be able for any of the final two games of the regular season.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
McKnight lifts Western Kentucky over Southern Miss 87-77
Dayvion McKnight tossed in 26 points and Camron Justice scored 24 to lead Western Kentucky to an 87-77 victory over Southern MissFEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hamilton lifts Western Kentucky over Rice 80-66
Jairus Hamilton had 22 points and 10 rebounds as Western Kentucky topped Rice 80-66JANUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sizaeable showing in return Hamilton (back) tallied 15 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3PT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes in his return from a one-game absence Wednesday versus Buffalo.
Impact Hamilton has finished with double digits in every game so far this season and is one of the two main cogs on offense along with Dayvion McKnight. Given that he was able to log a full workload in his return, the senior figures to be among the starting five again in short order.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available, but coming off bench Hamilton (back) will be available off the bench Tuesday against Buffalo.
Impact Hamilton had been the leading scorer for the Hilltoppers at 17.6 ppg through seven contests, recording back-to-back 24-point games prior to sitting out Dec. 4 against Eastern Kentucky with a back injury. While he's reported to be available, it will be in a reserve capacity, thus making it difficult to predict his minutes total.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out with back injury Hamilton will miss Saturday's game against Eastern Kentucky with a back injury, Jared MacDonald of Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Impact The loss will be a big one for Western Kentucky, as Hamilton leads the team with 17.6 points per game. His 30.4 minutes per game will have to be covered by other members of the frontcourt, with Jaylen Butz and Isaiah Cozart among those who could spend more time on the floor.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hamilton carries Western Kentucky over Rhodes 105-35
Jairus Hamilton scored 24 points, tying his career high, as Western Kentucky routed Rhodes 105-35DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs first double-double with WKU Hamilton supplied 24 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Saturday's 81-66 win over UT Martin.
Impact Hamilton and the Hilltoppers remain without starting center Jaylen Butz (knee), so there's plenty of room for other frontcourt players to step up on the glass. Now with the third school of his collegiate career, Hamilton is on pace for career bests in scoring (16.5 ppg) and rebounding (5.2 rpg).
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hamilton carries Western Kentucky past UT Martin 81-66
Jairus Hamilton had a career-high 24 points as Western Kentucky topped UT Martin 81-66NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hamilton leads Western Kentucky over Alabama St. 79-74
Jairus Hamilton had 21 points and Western Kentucky beat Alabama State 79-74 in the season opener for both teamsNOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jairus Hamilton has chance to take lead role for Western Kentucky Basketball Western Kentucky Basketball is going to go through a ton of turnover heading into next season. After winning the Conference USA regular-seas...
MAY 24, 2021 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM
Starting Monday Hamilton is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Ohio State.
Impact Hamilton is getting the starting nod over Darryl Moresell against the Buckeyes. It'll be his fifth start of the season and over his past four previous starts, Hamilton averaged 9.8 points and 4.0 rebounds.
FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
