Western Kentucky legend Jim McDaniels – one of the finest players to ever represent the Hilltoppers – died Wednesday evening in Bowling Green. He was 69.
McDaniels, a 7-foot center from nearby Scottsville, finished his WKU career with 2,238 points, which ties for the all-time program record.
McDaniels also ranks first in WKU history in career field goals (935), career scoring average (27.6 points per game) and double-doubles (74), second in rebounding average (13.1 per game) and field goals attempted (1,763), fourth in total rebounds (1,118) and ninth in made free throws (368).
“Jim McDaniels was a legendary and iconic figure in the annals of Western Kentucky basketball,” WKU athletic director Todd Stewart said in a news release.