NCAA

NCAA Sends Official Notice of Allegations Against WKU Director of Basketball Operations

Kevin Willis — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:09:27 +0000

WKU has received word from the NCAA that an assistant men’s basketball coach could be sanctioned for alleged violations at his former employer. WKU's Jake Morton was previously an assistant basketball coach at the University of Miami.

None of the allegations against Morton relate to his time at WKU, but the NCAA letter says any subsequent actions taken against Morton could impact his “athletically related duties” at WKU.

Morton came to Bowling Green in 2011 as an assistant coach and was later named director of basketball operations. The NCAA investigation of the Miami Hurricanes' athletic department from 2007 to 2009 involves a former booster who was later convicted of running a Ponzi scheme. The NCAA has accused Morton of accepting $6,000 from the booster, and providing transportation for the AAU coach of a top high school prospect Miami was recruiting at the time.

WKU Opens Summer Practices Looking to Build on Last Season's Winning Record

Kevin Willis — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:38:14 +0000

All around the country, college football teams are holding their first summer practices for players this week--and WKU is no different. The Hilltoppers open their season September 1st against Austin Peay, but there are several questions to answer before the games begin.

Several Swimmers with Kentucky Connections Will Compete in London Olympics

Kevin Willis — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:52:50 +0000

WKU graduate Claire Donahue won't be the only Olympic swimmer with ties to the Bluegrass State. Louisville native Clark Burckle has qualified for the London games by finishing second in the 200-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

Basketball Transfer Won't Suit Up for WKU Men this Season

Kevin Willis — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:43:19 +0000

WKU forward Michael Bradley has been denied a hardship waiver by the NCAA that would have made him eligible to play this fall for the Hilltopper basketball team. Bradley is a 6'10'', 225 pound native of Chattanooga, Tenn., who transferred earlier this year from Connecticut.

Kentucky, Louisville Advance in NCAA, but Murray State is Out

Kevin Willis — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:57:34 +0000

Freshman guard Marquis Teague led the Kentucky Wildcats with 24 points and 7 assists, as UK advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 87-71 win over Iowa State Saturday. The victory at the KFC YUM! Center in Louisville gives the Wildcats a chance to avenge their only regular-season loss against Indiana.