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HILLTOPPER FOCUS: WKU’s Diedrick drafted by Washington Nationals in 29th round

Western Kentucky senior Philip Diedrick was selected Wednesday by the Washington Nationals with the 884th overall pick in…

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HILLTOPPER FOCUS: Harper says WKU adds ‘unbelievable athlete’ in UT transfer Carmichael

Western Kentucky basketball coach Ray Harper officially announced five more spring signees Monday, including Tennessee transfer forward Willie…

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HILLTOPPER FOCUS: Three takeaways from Brohm’s ESPN Radio 680 interview at Governor’s Cup Luncheon

Western Kentucky football coach Jeff Brohm was a guest honoree Wednesday at the annual Governor’s Cup Luncheon in…

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HILLTOPPER FOCUS: Guard Avery Patterson leaving WKU hoops program

Western Kentucky rising sophomore guard Avery Patterson posted on Twitter on Tuesday that he’s leaving the school. “I…

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HILLTOPPER FOCUS: Harper says schedule nearing completion, talks renewing EKU series

Western Kentucky men’s basketball coach Ray Harper said Tuesday the 2015-16 schedule is nearing completion with the possible…

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HILLTOPPER FOCUS: Ray Harper breaks down each of WKU’s eight 2015 signees

Western Kentucky coach Ray Harper spoke to a gathered crowd Tuesday during an appearance at Colton’s Steak House…

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HILLTOPPER FOCUS: Harper: Fant to play football at WKU; Price working out for multiple NBA teams

Western Kentucky basketball coach Ray Harper updated the status of his three 2014-15 graduates Tuesday during an appearance…

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HILLTOPPER FOCUS: Guard Clayton, assistant Brenneman gone from WKU; Coaching position to be filled soon

Western Kentucky freshman guard DJ Clayton and assistant coach Lawrence Brenneman have left the men’s basketball program, coach…

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HILLTOPPER FOCUS: Shaq Jones staying at UAB after considering WKU, ‘happy’ for teammates who’ve found new homes

UAB linebacker Shaq Jones summed up his allegiance to the school mere minutes after the Blazers announced Monday…

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HILLTOPPER FOCUS: WKU signee Nathan Smith ready for move from England to basketball community in BG

Nathan Smith believes Western Kentucky is the basketball community for him. The 7-foot-1, 235-pound English center signed with…