Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball
Western Kentucky University (WKU) · Bowling Green, Kentucky · Public university
Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball coaches
Coaches at Western Kentucky University who recruit Men's Basketball, head coach first.
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The program
Where Western Kentucky University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Conference USA
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- wkusports.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 19 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 56% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green.
- Location
- Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- wku.edu
About Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Hank Plona, the Head Coach, leads the Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball staff of 9 coaches, verified September 2026. Western Kentucky University (WKU) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball as a member of the Conference USA. Western Kentucky University is a large public school in Bowling Green, Kentucky with 16,291 undergraduates, a 94% acceptance rate and an average net price of $12,548 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Hank Plona, the Head Coach and Darryl Jackson, the Assistant Coach - Operations. Western Kentucky University has 9 coaches for Men's Basketball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height, wingspan and per-game stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a 3–5 minute highlight video from varsity or club games, with the link near the top so Hank can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Western Kentucky University typically score 840–1050 on the SAT and 16–21 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Western Kentucky University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Western Kentucky University D1?
Yes. Western Kentucky University competes in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball, in the Conference USA.
Is Western Kentucky University public or private?
Western Kentucky University is a public school in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
What conference is Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball in?
The Conference USA.
Does Western Kentucky University offer athletic scholarships for Men's Basketball?
Western Kentucky University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball have?
9 coaches, led by Hank Plona, the Head Coach.
How much does Western Kentucky University cost?
In-state tuition is $11,652 and out-of-state tuition is $27,000 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,548.
What is the Western Kentucky University acceptance rate?
94% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Western Kentucky University?
Admitted students typically score 840–1050 on the SAT and 16–21 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.