Johnson’s Senior Day at Western Kentucky was one to remember. He proposed to girlfriend Keeley Rogers, who said yes, in pregame ceremonies, then posted 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Hilltoppers routed Old Dominion 88-66.
Johnson thought that Feb. 24 game was his final time playing at Diddle Arena. The National Invitation Tournament selection committee had other ideas.
WKU was one of 16 schools announced Sunday night as a host for a first-round NIT game. The Toppers (24-10) were given a No. 4 seed and will host No. 5 seed Boston College (19-15) at 7 p.