Khristian Lander - College Basketball News & Rumors

Entering transfer portal Lander has entered the NCAA transfer portal, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Lander will enter the portal following three seasons with Western Kentucky. The 6-foot-3 guard was an impact player for the Hilltoppers this past season, averaging 12 points and 3.8 rebounds per game across 28 contests. The former Indiana transfer will retain a single year of eligibility at his next destination.

JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Western Kentucky meets Florida International in CUSA Tournament

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Florida International Panthers meet in the CUSA Tournament

MARCH 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Maughmer, Peter score 21 as Liberty takes down Western Kentucky 90-61 to win Conference USA

Led by Jayvon Maughmer and Taelon Peter with 21 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 90-61 on Saturday to wrap up the Conference USA regular season...

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Peter leads Liberty against Western Kentucky after 33-point outing

Liberty plays the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers after Taelon Peter scored 33 points in the Flames' 86-81 victory against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Don McHenry scores 20, Western Kentucky takes down Florida International 76-67

Led by Don McHenry's 20 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Florida International Panthers 76-67

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Brewer and the Florida International Panthers visit conference foe Western Kentucky

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

McHenry, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers host the Florida International Panthers

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Cook leads New Mexico State against Western Kentucky after 24-point game

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts double-double in return Lander (undisclosed) finished with 10 points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two steals and an assist in 25 minutes during Thursday's win over UTEP.

Impact Lander struggled to get going from the floor but managed to set a new career-high with 11 rebounds. He's now scored in double figures in each of his last seven games when playing double-digit minutes.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Lander (undisclosed) is expected to play in Thursday's game at UTEP, Jeff Nations of Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact Head coach Hank Plona said on Tuesday that he expected to have Lander back healthy for Thursday's game. While that does not guarantee Lander will suit up, it certainly is a good sign for him. The senior has started 15 games (23 appearances) this season and is averaging 11.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Just nine minutes off bench Lander (undisclosed) finished with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and a rebound in nine minutes during Thursday's loss to Sam Houston State.

Impact Lander was absent from the starting five after starting each of the previous nine games. He finished with a season-low nine minutes after averaging 30.5 minutes per contest over his last six contests. It's unclear what exactly is going on, but it's apparent Lander is limited with some sort of injury he's trying to play through. It will be worth seeing what his workload is like Saturday versus Louisiana Tech.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Lander (undisclosed) is not in the starting five for Thursday's game versus Sam Houston State, Sports of SHSU reports.

Impact Lander is not in the starting five Thursday which brings concern that he may not be available. The point guard has started each of the last nine games and is averaging over 28 minutes per game over that stretch. He was dealing with a concussion ahead of the Hilltoppers' last game on Saturday, but he ended up playing so it's unclear if it's related.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Middle Tennessee visits Western Kentucky after Lander's 30-point game

Western Kentucky takes on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders after Khristian Lander scored 30 points in Western Kentucky's 85-83 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Lander scores 15 and Western Kentucky knocks off Jackson State 79-62

Khristian Lander’s 15 points off of the bench led the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers to a 79-62 victory against the Jackson State Tigers

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Lander scores 23 as Western Kentucky beats Campbellsville 104-76

Khristian Lander scored 23 points off of the bench to help lead the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers over the Campbellsville Tigers 104-76 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

My Two Cents: Former Hoosier Khristian Lander Finally 'Has Coaching Staff That Believes in Me' Former Indiana guard Khristian Lander has played for four coaches in four years, including both Archie Miller and Mike Woodson at Indiana in...

MARCH 21, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Active and starting Saturday Lander (undisclosed) is listed amongst Western Kentucky starters ahead of Saturday's showdown with Abilene Christian, Jeff Nations of Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact Lander will return to the starting lineup Saturday after a one-game absence due to undisclosed reasons. The 6-foot-3 senior has appeared in 11 games this season (four starts), averaging 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and one steal on 23.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lander scores 22 as Western Kentucky beats Campbellsville 101-77

Led by Khristian Lander's 22 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Campbellsville Tigers 101-77 on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • Associated Press

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

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

Indiana Point Guard Khristian Lander Enters Transfer Portal Again Indiana point guard Khristian Lander hasn’t been able to work his way into the lineup during his two years at Indiana, so he is looking else...

MARCH 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Unavailable Saturday Lander (leg) is out Saturday against Purdue, Alec Lasley of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Lander participated in pregame warmups Saturday, but he'll be unavailable once again. He hasn't played since Feb. 15, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available during the Big Ten Tournament.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Lander (leg) is taking part in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Purdue, Kevin Brockway of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Impact Lander looks to be available for the Hoosiers but isn't guaranteed to see the floor for the Hoosiers even if available. Lander hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 15 but could provide some backcourt depth if available against a strong Purdue squad.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Wednesday Lander (leg) will not be available for Wednesday's game against Rutgers, Alec Lasley of Hooiser.com reports.

Impact Despite warming up with the team for the second straight game, Lander will not return to the lineup on Wednesday. His last chance to return for the regular season comes on Saturday against Purdue.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed out again Lander (knee) is dressed out again for Wednesday's game against Rutgers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Lander was seen with tape on his knee. He was also dressed out for last Sunday's game against Minnesota, but ultimately did not play. At this point it's unclear if he will go Wednesday.