Western Kentucky Hilltoppers News Page 3 - College Basketball

Babacar Faye - Out for season, will seek redshirt Faye (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season and will seek a medical redshirt, Jeff Nations of Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact Faye, who has missed the last 17 games due to a knee injury, will miss the remainder of the season. The senior got his season off to an excellent start as he averaged 15.2 points and 7.8 rebounds across the first 10 games of the season, easily the best stretch of his career. Given he will be out of eligibility, Faye will seek a medical redshirt in hopes of playing one more season of collegiate basketball.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Khristian Lander - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Bayless hits game-winning layup, scores 27 points to lead Western Kentucky over Louisiana Tech 64-63

Braxton Bayless scored the game-winning layup with seven seconds remaining and racked up 27 total points to lead the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers past the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 6...

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Enoch Kalambay - DNP Saturday Kalambay (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's game against Louisiana Tech.

Impact Kalambay did not play in this matchup as he appears to be dealing with some type of injury. The senior guard will aim to be back for Thursday's meeting with UTEP.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Babacar Faye - Doesn't play Saturday Faye (knee) didn't play in Saturday's win over Louisiana Tech.

Impact Faye initially set up a mid-February return date, but he's yet to return to the hardwood, and the second month of the year is set to expire. His next chance to suit up will come against UTEP on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrone Marshall - Drops 11 points Marshall (undisclosed) finished with 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and six rebounds in 27 minutes during Thursday's loss to Sam Houston State.

Impact Thursday was just the third game all season during which Marshall was brought off the bench. He continued to show production in the points and rebounding departments, averaging 10.2 points and 6.5 boards in 28 minutes per contest this season.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Khristian Lander - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrone Marshall - Absent from lineup Marshall is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Sam Houston State, Sports of SHSU reports.

Impact There had been no mention leading up to the game of Marshall dealing with an injury, so it will be worth monitoring if he ends up playing or not. Blaise Keita will enter the starting five in his place, providing the Hilltoppers with some additional size in the frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Khristian Lander - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Enoch Kalambay - Appears good to go Saturday Kalambay (illness) is warming up and appears set to play for the Hilltoppers, Topper Talk Podcast reports.

Impact Kalambay missed Western Kentucky's last game against Jacksonville State, but appears set to return against Middle Tennessee State on Saturday night. The starting guard averages 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists this season.

FEBRUARY 15 • 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 • Associated Press

Enoch Kalambay - Did not play Saturday Kalambay (illness) did not play in Saturday's matchup against Jacksonville State, per Michael Givner Jr. of WKUHerald.com.

Impact Kalambay was held out of Saturday's contest due to an illness, marking his first missed game of the season. The 6-foot-6 senior has averaged 8.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Hilltoppers this season. The severity of his illness is thus far unknown, though Kalambay can be looked at as questionable for Saturday's game against Middle Tennessee State.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

McHenry scores 27 off the bench, Western Kentucky knocks off New Mexico State 101-69

Don McHenry scored 27 points off of the bench to lead the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers past the New Mexico State Aggies 101-69 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

McHenry scores 20 as Western Kentucky takes down Sam Houston 75-66

Don McHenry scored 20 points off of the bench to lead the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers over the Sam Houston Bearkats 75-66

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Babacar Faye - Sidelined until at least mid-February Faye (knee) reportedly has a target return date of mid-February according to Jake McMahon of College Heights Herald.

Impact Faye, who suffered an MCL injury against Murray State on Dec. 14, continues to work through his recovery process. While the team has yet to comment on an official return date, head coach Hank Plona stated, "I think we're probably looking at another three to four weeks". The 6-foot-8 senior, who started in each of WKU's first 10 games, could return in mid-February if he continues to progress as expected.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Julius Thedford - Set to miss multiple weeks Thedford has suffered a dislocated kneecap and tore ligament that will sideline him for multiple weeks, Samantha Money of WNKY News 40 reports.

Impact Thedford, who sat out during Friday's 77-67 loss against Louisiana Tech, will miss significant time after suffering a kneecap injury in the second half of last Saturday's game against Middle Tennessee State. The 6-foot-4 freshman was off to a fast start to his collegiate career, averaging 12.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.6 steals on 21.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrone Marshall scores 20 to help Western Kentucky beat Kennesaw State 85-69

Tyrone Marshall had 20 points in Western Kentucky’s 85-69 victory over Kennesaw State

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Babacar Faye - Slated for knee MRI Faye (knee) will undergo an MRI on his knee after this weekend's game against Kennesaw State, Jeff Nations of Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact Faye, who hasn't appeared since Dec. 14, is scheduled to receive a follow-up MRI on his knee early next week. The 6-foot-8 senior, who started in WKU's first 10 games, will continue to have his status monitored ahead of the Hilltoppers game against MTSU on Jan. 18.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jacksonville State's men knock off defending Conference USA champion Western Kentucky Ray Harper left his return to his former program and home state with a big win for his Jacksonville State men’s basketball squad.

JANUARY 10 • AL.COM

Babacar Faye - Misses out once again Faye (knee) didn't play Saturday against Florida International.

Impact Faye has missed five in a row due to a knee problem and doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. Leeroy Odiahi and Tyrone Marshall have been manning the center position with Faye sidelined, and that should continue if Faye doesn't suit up for the game against Jax State on Jan. 9.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Thedford and Western Kentucky take down Liberty 71-70

Julius Thedford led the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with 18 points and secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 33 seconds left as the Hilltoppers took down the Liberty Flames 71...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Babacar Faye - Misses fourth straight Faye suffered a knee injury Dec. 14 against Murray State and has not returned to the court since, missing a total of four games.

Impact Faye started the first 10 games of the season at center for Western Kentucky, averaging an impressive 15.2 ppg and 7.8 rpg -- both personal bests over his four-year collegiate career. He was set to get an MRI on the knee, according to Isaac Bourne of SB Nation, and hasn't been seen since, missing Thursday's C-USA opener against Liberty. Leeroy Odiahi and Tyrone Marshall have been manning the center position since, with the recent return of Blaise Keita also providing a depth option. Faye's next chance to take the court will be Saturday at Florida International.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Western Kentucky at Michigan odds, picks and predictions The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (9-3) head to Ann Arbor to face the Michigan Wolverines (9-3) Sunday. Tip-off from Crisler Center is set fo...

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

McHenry and Western Kentucky host Michigan

Western Kentucky visits the Michigan Wolverines after Don McHenry scored 29 points in the Hilltoppers' 91-71 win against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

McHenry scores 29 as Western Kentucky defeats Kentucky Wesleyan 91-71

Led by Don McHenry's 29 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers 91-71

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

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