WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS NEWS

Josh Anderson - Targeting Dec. 11 return Anderson (COVID-19 protocols) won't play Saturday against Eastern Kentucky and isn't expected back until Dec. 11 versus Ole miss, Jared MacDonald of Bowling Green Daily News report...

Impact Anderson's absence will leave the Hilltoppers down a key piece against their in-state foes Saturday. The senior guard had gotten off to a strong start to 2021-22, averaging 9.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.7 steals per contest. If the timeline holds true, Anderson would also be set to sit out Wednesday against Buffalo.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Butz - Goes for season high Butz tallied 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3PT, 1-4 FT), six rebounds and two steals over 17 minutes in his return Tuesday versus Rhodes College.

Impact Butz was a big part of the Hilltoppers' dominating victory against an overmatched opponent, compiling his season-high scoring mark thanks to some solid work in the post. He did attempt his second three-point shot of the season Tuesday but has still yet to make one in his college career. He's also a liability at the free-throw line, making just 42.9 percent of his attempts on the young season.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hamilton carries Western Kentucky over Rhodes 105-35

Jairus Hamilton scored 24 points, tying his career high, as Western Kentucky routed Rhodes 105-35

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Camron Justice - Starting Tuesday Justice is in the starting lineup Tuesday against Rhodes College.

Impact The guard is making his first start of the season. The senior is currently averaging 11.8 points and 2.8 assists across his first four matchups.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Anderson - Out Tuesday Anderson won't play in Tuesday's game against Rhodes College due to health and safety protocols, Jared MacDonald of Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact Anderson will miss his first matchup of the season after starting the first six games of the year. The senior may be able to return in time for the team's next matchup against Eastern Kentucky on Saturday if he clears protocols.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

WKU goes up against Rhodes

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will be taking on the Lynx of Division III Rhodes

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jairus Hamilton - 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 81-66

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UTM plays WKU

UT Martin and Western Kentucky both look to put winning streaks together

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jamarion Sharp - Logs unique triple-double Sharp drew the start and logged 10 points (5-5 FG, 0-1 FT), 12 rebounds and 10 blocks in Wednesday's 88-62 victory over Alabama A&M.

Impact It was a career day for the 7-foot-5 center, as Sharp made his first start of the season in place of an injured Jaylen Butz (knee). He had been getting steady run as a reserve even with Butz in the mix, but the DePaul tranfer's absence set the stage for the former JUCO player to have a milestone day. Sharp was once thought to contend with Butz for the starting job in the first place, so it's not as if this performance is coming out of nowhere. He could be in for more high-usage games should Butz be forced to miss any additional time.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brashear carries Western Kentucky past Alabama A&M 88-62

Sherman Brashear had 18 points to lead five Western Kentucky players in double figures and the Hilltoppers beat Alabama A&M 88-62

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaylen Butz - Won't play Wednesday Butz will not take part in Wednesday's game against Alabama A&M due to knee soreness, Jared MacDonald of Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact Butz played only 11 minutes against Memphis because of the soreness and will sit out a game the Hilltoppers should be able to handle without him for extra rest. His next opportunity to don the uniform arrives Saturday against Tennessee-Martin.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Duren leads Memphis to 74-62 win over Western Kentucky Despite sloppy play, Memphis defeats Western Kentucky 74-62.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Duren leads No. 11 Memphis past Western Kentucky 74-62

Jalen Duren had 22 points, 19 rebounds and five blocks as Memphis beat Western Kentucky 74-62 in a sloppy game

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A look at No. 11 Memphis Tigers vs. Western Kentucky basketball on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 Here is a look at No. 11 Memphis Tigers vs. Western Kentucky men's basketball on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Memphis, Tennessee.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Zion Harmon - Sits out Friday Harmon (personal) didn't play in Friday's 74-62 loss to Memphis.

Impact Harmon hasn't yet made his season debut due to personal reasons. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against Alabama A&M.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Western Kentucky vs Memphis Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line & Over/Under for Nov. 19 College Basketball Game Western Kentucky vs Memphis prediction, odds, spread, line & over/under for NCAA college basketball game.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Memphis basketball vs. Western Kentucky: Scouting report, score prediction The word that comes to mind when Memphis basketball's Penny Hardaway puts into perspective what his team has done so far this season?\u00a0\

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

How to watch Memphis men's basketball vs. Western Kentucky on live stream What you need to know to watch Memphis vs. Western Kentucky University at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 19 at FedExForum.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Camron Justice - Granted fifth year of eligibility Justice (not injury related) racked up three points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and one steal over 17 minutes during Sunday's 75-64 loss to South Carolina.

Impact Justice missed the first two games of the season while awaiting NCAA clearance to play a fifth collegiate season with his third total team. It appears that clearance arrive in time for the season's third game, and Justice was immediately used as the top backcourt reserve. With Keith Williams (eligibility) and Zion Harmon (personal) both sidelined for the time being, there should be more backcourt minutes to go around in the short term, and players like Justice could be poised to take advantage. He scored in double figures (10.1 ppg) last season for the Hilltoppers while starting 18 of a possible 27 contests.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gamecocks bounce back, knock down Hilltoppers Less than 48 hours after dropping its game to Princeton, the Gamecocks (2-1) came back with a victory over Western Kentucky.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Couisnard, Carter lead South Carolina past W. Kentucky 75-64

Jermaine Couisnard hit a clutch 3-pointer to blunt a Western Kentucky rally, finishing with 16 points, and South Carolina held off the Hilltoppers 75-64 in the consolation game of...

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GAME THREAD: Carolina vs. Western Kentucky News, notes and updates from Harrah's Cherokee Center.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Men's basketball: Gophers hold off Western Kentucky in Asheville tourney ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Jamison Battle scored 18 of his 20 points in the first half, Payton Willis added 19 points and Minnesota held off Western...

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Battle scores 18 of 20 in 1st half, Minnesota holds off WKU

Jamison Battle scored 18 of his 20 points in the first half, Payton Willis added 19 points and Minnesota held off Western Kentucky 73-69 in the inaugural Asheville Championship

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS