Western Kentucky Hilltoppers News

Cam Haffner - Granted extra year of eligibility Haffner has been granted a temporary injunction in Georgia giving him eligibility for the 2026-27 season, per Jeff Goodman of Fieldof68.com.

Impact Haffner has been granted a fifth and final year of eligibility due to this ruling and he will be able to play in the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-2 guard suited up for Western Kentucky last season, averaging 4.3 points and 1.3 rebounds across 12.6 minutes per game in 28 appearances. Haffner has the ability to either enter the transfer portal or rejoin the Hilltoppers for this upcoming season.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Norgaard - Commits to WKU Norgaard will transfer to Western Kentucky, per Travis Branham of 247Sports.com.

Impact Norgaard averaged 7.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists as a freshman at UNC-Greensboro in 2025-26. The 6-foot-2 guard now takes his talents to the Hilltoppers with three years of eligibility.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Trevion LaBeaux - Heading to WKU LaBeaux has committed to play for Western Kentucky for the 2026-27 season, per Portal Updates.

Impact LaBeaux will join the Hilltoppers following his time with East Carolina. Th3 6-foot-3 senior did not appear in a game for the Pirates this past season due to injury and averaged three points and four rebounds per game across 31 contests during the 2024-25 season. He will retain a single year of eligibility with WKU.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

EJ Walker - Becoming Hilltopper Walker has committed to Western Kentucky, he announced via X.

Impact Walker will move down to the Hilltoppers after playing with South Carolina in his freshman campaign. He'll figure to get more opportunities with the Hilltoppers after a quieter first year.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Emondrek Erkins-Ford - Transfers to Western Kentucky Erkins-Ford will transfer to Western Kentucky, per his personal X account.

Impact Erkins-Ford spent the 2025-26 season at Jacksonville State, where he averaged 8.3 points and 3.8 boards. The 6-foot-9 forward, who appears to have one final season of eligibility remaining, will spend it with the Hilltoppers, where he'll look to immediately find a starting role in the frontcourt.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Fuquay - Heading to WKU Fuquay has committed to Western Kentucky, Portal Updates reports.

Impact Fuquay has found his landing spot as he approaches his senior campaign. The 6-foot-8 forward was utilized off the bench for Marshal this past season, averaging 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds on 7.4 minutes per game.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sharron Young - Commits to Western Kentucky Young has committed to Western Kentucky, according to his announcement Thursday.

Impact Currently part of Akron, Young will transfer colleges. For the 2025-26 Mid-American Conference, his 17 games include 7.2 points and 1.4 steals averaged.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Simpson puts up 26 in Kennesaw State's 96-87 victory over Western Kentucky in C-USA Tournament

Led by Trey Simpson's 26 points, the sixth-seeded Kennesaw State Owls defeated the No. 3 seed Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 96-87 in the Conference USA Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers play in CUSA Tournament against the Kennesaw State Owls

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers play in the CUSA Tournament against the Kennesaw State Owls

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Stephenson scores 18, Florida International defeats Western Kentucky 92-67

Led by Corey Stephenson's 18 points, the Florida International Panthers defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 92-67 on Saturday

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Florida International hosts Moore and Western Kentucky

Western Kentucky takes on the Florida International Panthers after Teagan Moore scored 23 points in the Hilltoppers' 87-74 loss to the Missouri State Bears

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Western Kentucky visits Florida International after Moore's 23-point outing

Western Kentucky visits the Florida International Panthers after Teagan Moore scored 23 points in the Hilltoppers' 87-74 loss to the Missouri State Bears

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Williams scores 22 as Missouri State knocks off Western Kentucky 87-74

Led by Trey Williams Jr.'s 22 points, the Missouri State Bears defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 87-74 on Thursday

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Kennesaw State visits West and UTEP

UTEP takes on the Kennesaw State Owls after Jamal West scored 22 points in UTEP's 97-65 loss to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Osei-Bonsu and Missouri State host Western Kentucky

Missouri State hosts the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers after Michael Osei-Bonsu scored 24 points in Missouri State's 86-81 loss to the Sam Houston Bearkats

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Grant Newell scores 25 and Western Kentucky defeats UTEP 97-65

Led by Grant Newell's 25 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the UTEP Miners 97-65

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Get to Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Conference USA

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FEBRUARY 27 • FOX SPORTS

Get to Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Conference USA

Western Kentucky hosts Watson and UTEP

UTEP visits the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers after Kaseem Watson scored 24 points in the Miners' 77-67 loss to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Moore puts up 23 as Western Kentucky knocks off New Mexico State 93-70

Led by Teagan Moore's 23 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 93-70

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Western Kentucky hosts Jones and New Mexico State

New Mexico State takes on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers after Jemel Jones scored 21 points in the Aggies' 67-63 win over the UTEP Miners

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Grant Newell - Scores 21 in win over Liberty Newell logged 21 points (7-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 94-73 victory over Liberty.

Impact Newell has repositioned himself back in the Hilltoppers' starting lineup as of late, and he's made the most of the revamp. The senior forward has now scored 20 or more points in three of his last four outings. He's averaging 12.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game on the season.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Newell, Moore help Western Kentucky end Liberty's 17-game win streak in 94-73 victory

Grant Newell and Teagan Moore both had 21 points and Western Kentucky put an end to Liberty’s 17-game winning streak with a 94-73 victory

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Liberty hosts Moore and Western Kentucky

Western Kentucky plays the Liberty Flames after Teagan Moore scored 27 points in the Hilltoppers' 88-87 overtime victory over the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Moore's 27 lead Western Kentucky past Delaware 88-87 in OT

Teagan Moore led the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with 27 points and Ryan Myers made the winning free throws with 0.9 seconds left in overtime as the Hilltoppers knocked off the De...

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Armelo Boone - Scores 11 in thriller Boone (foot) provided 11 points (2-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and three rebounds over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 88-87 OT victory over Delaware.

Impact Boone scored 11 in his return to action as the Hilltoppers took down the Blue Hens on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-4 freshman, who is averaging 11.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 assists across 23 games this season, will look to stay hot heading into Saturday's game against Liberty.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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