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Western Ky. Hilltoppers
Location: Bowling Green, Ky. | Founded: 1906 | Enrollment: 18,660 | Colors: Red and White
Coach: Ken McDonald | Home Court: E.A. Diddle Arena | Capacity: 7,326

Record: (29-7, 16-2 Sun Belt)
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FINAL RECORD
29-7, 16-2, second in Sun Belt East.

WHAT WENT RIGHT
The Hilltoppers pulled all of their varying skills and talents together, finished strong, won the Sun Belt Tournament, beat Drake and San Diego in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament and came back from a poor first half to challenge top-seeded UCLA in the Sweet 16.

WHAT WENT WRONG
The Hilltoppers often struggled with consistency inside and had to deal with the loss of solid senior forward Mike Walker over the final month of the season.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"I think the (South Carolina) job has huge potential. And not much different from coming to Western Kentucky, I think the focus has to be on what the positives are and how we move forward and setting the standard, then starting from Day One of laying the foundation and building the foundation just like we did at Western Kentucky, to put yourself in position to compete at a high level. Obviously, the league helps with that quite a bit." -- Coach Darrin Horn, who left Western Kentucky in the days after the Hilltoppers' Sweet 16 run ended to take the top job at South Carolina in the SEC.

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Western Ky. Hilltoppers Message Board
Reputation:91
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 22, 2007

April 23, 2008 8:12 pm
This would be great for us.  One of the games is in Nashville and one in Diddle.  That would be great and something I'd never think the "Godfather" Pitino would agree to doing.  Kudos to all involved if it happens.
Reputation:91
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 22, 2007

April 6, 2008 7:28 pm
Get used to him boys and girls...he's our new coach.  This again reinforces WKU's commitment to mid-Major mediocrity.
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 14, 2006

April 18, 2008 9:32 pm
Hey guys, I'm trying to set up a sim league starting next season, where a simulator plays out the game and gives you realistic scores and stuff, and your Hilltoppers are still available! If you are interested or have any questions feel free to e-mail me at d ...(more)
Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Jul 12, 2007

March 31, 2008 6:48 pm
What fool would go from good team to crap team...
Reputation:91
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 22, 2007

March 30, 2008 2:02 pm

Anyone read the artilce in today's Daily News (Sunday)?  Obviously South Carolina is interested in Horn. 

In the article, Selig basically lays out Horn's contract.  Is Horn's contract public knowledge?  If not, I would be HIGHLY pissed at Selig for telling people what I make and even mentioning my wife's first name.

I wonder if ther ...(more)

Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 9, 2008

March 28, 2008 12:35 am

An excellent second half by the Toppers, was hoping that they could pull it out, but they are going to come up a little short.

My congrats on playing the Bruins very very tough. Shows that there is another power in the state.

Excellent season regardless.

 

Reputation:92
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 10, 2007

March 24, 2008 5:16 pm
Are the rest of you drinking the cool aide?
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 29, 2007

March 12, 2008 6:50 pm
YES, you guys got the autobid by taking the Sunbelt correct?  What a birthday present!  Now just remember to shake stuff up in the tournament!  Let's make the state proud.
Reputation:90
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 6, 2006

March 27, 2008 12:42 pm

As an alumni of the University of North Texas, and therefore a big supporter of the SBC, congratulations on such a great year.  You have the full support of everyone in our conference, and I'll be tuning in here in Dallas going nuts for the WKU!

As an alumni of Texas A&M, I have even more invested in you guys upsetting UCLA, so best of luck!

Today, we're al ...(more)

Reputation:93
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 13, 2007