Junior Charles Bassey pointing to a teammate on Jan. 9, 2021 when WKU played LA Tech. The Hilltoppers lost 63-58 to the Bulldogs to split the weekend series.
Gabi Broekema | HERALDThe Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Thursday that WKU Basketball center Charles Bassey has been named one of 15 members of the watch list for the 2021 Naismith Men’s Defensive Player of the Year.
Bassey is one of four players that isn't on a Power Five team that’s on the watch list, given annually to the nation’s top defensive player.
As of Wednesday, Bassey leads the nation in total blocks, rebounds and double-doubles.