The WKU men’s basketball team began its 2019-20 campaign with lofty expectations, due in large part to sophomore center Charles Bassey’s unexpected return to the Hill.
The former five-star recruit was the team's leading scorer and rebounder during the 2018-19 season, averaging a double-double and helping guide the Hilltoppers to a 20-win campaign.
After the potential NBA Draft pick announced his intent to play another season in a Hilltopper uniform — and WKU revamped its roster with the addition of several transfer players — Mid-Major Madness’ Kyle Cajero described WKU as “loaded on paper” in a July 2019 article.