WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS NEWS

Jamarion Sharp - Effective in return Sharp closed Thursday's 78-69 loss to FIU with 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 30 minutes.

Impact Sharp missed Saturday's loss to Charlotte due to a hip injury, but he was back in the starting lineup following a one-game absence. He was efficient from the floor while contributing on both ends of the court during the defeat. Over seven appearances in January, he's averaged 8.4 points and 7.4 rebounds in 28.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Rawls - Getting start Thursday Rawls is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against FIU.

Impact Rawls assumes a starting spot after it was announced earlier this week that Luke Frampton would miss the rest of the season. Rawls is coming off a strong game against Charlotte where he scored 25 points. He will hope to continue that on Thursday.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamarion Sharp - Starting Thursday Sharp (hip) is listed in Western Kentucky's starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with Florida International.

Impact Sharp, who missed Saturday's game against UNC-Charlotte with a hip injury, will make his return on Thursday. The 7-foot-5 senior has started in 19 games this season, logging 6.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.3 blocks on 27.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rawls and Western Kentucky host Florida International

Western Kentucky visits the Florida International Panthers after Jordan Rawls scored 25 points in the Hilltoppers' 75-71 loss to the Charlotte 49ers

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luke Frampton - Done for season with torn ACL Frampton is done for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports Monday.

Impact It's a tough break for the senior, who was having a very solid season for the Hilltoppers. The guard was putting up 9.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists on very efficient shooting numbers. With Frampton out of the picture for Western Kentucky, Jordan Rawls and Dontaie Allen figure to get more minutes in his stead.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Williams scores 27 as Charlotte beats Western Kentucky 75-71

Brice Williams had 27 points in Charlotte’s 75-71 victory over Western Kentucky

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fallou Diagne - Plays five minutes Diagne posted zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in five minutes during Saturday's 75-71 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Jamarion Sharp (knee) sat out Western Kentucky's loss Saturday. Even so, Diagne did not play much. He hasn't played more than five minutes during a Hilltoppers game since they hosted Wright State on Dec. 10.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamarion Sharp - Has injured hip Sharp has a hip injury, according to Lexi Schweinert of ESPN.com.

Impact Sharp's injured hip prevented him from participating as the Hilltoppers hosted UNC-Charlotte on Saturday. Currently, his following opportunity to return is when they play at Florida International next Thursday.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fallou Diagne - Set for starting debut Diagne will make his first start of the season Saturday against UNC-Charlotte.

Impact Diagne has averaged 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds off the bench this season. However, the sophomore will step up with starting center Jamarion Sharp expected to be limited by an undisclosed injury heading into this contest, according to Jeff Nations of The Bowling Green Daily News.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamarion Sharp - Won't start Saturday Sharp will be limited during Saturday's game against UNC-Charlotte due to an undisclosed injury, Jeff Nations of The Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact Sharp has averaged a nation-leading 4.3 blocks to go along with 7.1 rebounds per game while starting all 19 games for Western Kentucky this season. However, the 7-foot-5 enter will come off the bench while playing through an apparent injury Saturday. IN his place, Fallou Diagne will make his first start of the season.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Akot - Limited impact in return Akot recorded two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Thursday's 85-74 OT loss to Louisiana Tech.

Impact Akot missed the last two games due to a head injury and didn't appear to have a minutes restriction during Thursday's overtime loss, but he matched his lowest scoring total of the season. He's averaging 10.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 27.9 minutes per game over his first 17 appearances with the Hilltoppers, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him bounce back in future matchups.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Khristian Lander - Moves back to bench Lander is coming off the bench for Thursday's game against Louisiana Tech.

Impact Lander started the past two games with Emmanuel Akot out due to injury. Akot will return to the fold Thursday night, pushing Lander back to the bench. The 6-3 junior has averaged 3.9 points and 1.1 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game in his first season with the Hilltoppers after transferring from Indiana.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Akot - Good to go against LA Tech Akot (head) will start Thursday's game against Louisiana Tech.

Impact Akot missed the Hilltoppers' previous two games due to a head injury sustained Jan. 11 versus UAB. Over 16 starts this season, the 6-foot-8 senior has averaged a career-high 11.3 points to go along with 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, and he's also shooting a career-best 43.3 percent from the floor. With Akot back, Khristian Lander will return to his role off the bench Thursday.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Akot - Expected to available Thursday Akot (head) is expected to be available during Western Kentucky's game Thursday at Louisiana Tech.

Impact Western Kentucky's interim head coach Phil Cunningham said he believes Akot will return against Louisiana Tech. If so, the senior forward will try to get back on track after logging two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and only one rebound during his previous game started Jan. 11 at UAB.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 FAU men's basketball team tops Western Kentucky for first ranked victory as win streak hits 16 The win helped Florida Atlantic keep the nation’s second-longest current win streak intact and helped the Owls take command in the C-USA sta...

JANUARY 17, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Emmanuel Akot - Remains out Monday night Akot (head) won't play Monday night against Florida Atlantic, Jeff Nations of Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact Akot will miss his second straight game Monday night. The senior forward had started every game prior to missing his first game against Florida International. Akot is the Hilltoppers' second leading scorer with 11.3 points-per-game this season. In his stead, Luke Frampton is in line to get the starting nod once again.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McKnight guides Western Kentucky to 70-59 victory over FIU

Dayvion McKnight scored 14 points as Western Kentucky beat Florida International 70-59

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Khristian Lander - Part of starting lineup Saturday Lander closed Saturday's 70-59 victory over FIU with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes.

Impact Fantasy managers should not be surprised if Lander continues to be part of Western Kentucky's starting lineup while Emmanuel Akot (head) is out.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Akot - Sitting out Saturday Akot is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Florida International.

Impact Akot's availability was up in the air after he sustained a head injury during Wednesday's win over UAB. It appears the 6-foot-8 will now miss at least one contest due to this issue, and his next chance to play will come versus Florida Atlantic on Monday. In Akot's absence, 6-foot-3 junior Khristian Lander will step up into a starting role Saturday.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Akot - Leaves game early Akot left Wednesday's game versus UAB with a head injury.

Impact Akot tallied two points and one rebound in six minutes before exiting Wednesday's contest. His status for Saturday's game versus Florida International is uncertain.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Rawls - Pours in 16 off the bench Rawls (hand) finished with 16 points (6-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four assists, three rebounds and a steal across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 80-78 win over UAB.

Impact Rawls was sidelined for consecutive games due to a hand injury and returned to provide a season-high 16 points. It was just the second time this year he's obtained double-digit scoring and the first time he's played over 20 minutes. For the season, the 6-2 senior is averaging 5.1 points and 2.6 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Rawls - DNP at Texas-San Antonio Rawls (hand) did not play during the Hilltoppers' win Saturday at Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Rawls sat out the Hilltoppers' first two games of 2023. Currently, their next game is when they play at UAB on Wednesday.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Rawls - Won't play versus North Texas Rawls will be unavailable for Thursday's game against North Texas due to a hand injury sustained last week.

Impact Rawls appears to have picked up this injury at some point during the Dec. 31 loss to Middle Tennessee, as he played a season-low five minutes after logging at least double-digit minutes in every game so far this season. The 6-foot-2 senior has averaged 4.2 points and 2.5 assists while shooting a paltry 30.3 percent from the floor overall this season. His next chance to return will come against UTSA on Saturday.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dayvion McKnight - Inefficiently scores 12 points McKnight totaled 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Saturday's 65-60 loss to Middle Tennessee.

Impact McKnight logged his lowest tally of points across December, and he recorded those without a field goal percentage greater than 40.0. The junior's latest log being considered unimpressive indicates much upside. McKnight averaged 22.8 points during December and is promising for fantasy managers wanting positive outputs across 2023.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dayvion McKnight - Cleared to play McKnight (head) will be active for Saturday's game against Middle Tennessee, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Mcknight has been cleared to play after sustaining a head injury in the second half of Thursday's game against Rice. The 6-foot-1 junior has started in all 12 games this season, logging 16.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.8 steals on 31.1 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE