Western Kentucky's Justin Johnson (right) shoots over Louisiana Tech's Jy'lan Washington Thursday, December 28, 2017, during Western Kentucky's 69-68 win at E.A. Diddle Arena. (Bac Totrong/photo@bgdailynews.com)
Bac Totrong/Daily NewsJustin Johnson said going into this season he’d trade individual stats for a championship.
The senior forward is still putting up solid numbers, posting 12.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. But he’s getting some more help this year from his Western Kentucky teammates, and has his best chance for team success as a result.
Johnson and the Hilltoppers (9-5 overall, 1-0 Conference USA) started league play Thursday with a 69-68 victory over Louisiana Tech at E.