The 1969–70 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers men's basketball team represented

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during the 1969-70 NCAA basketball season. The Hilltoppers were led by

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Coach of the Year John Oldham and OVC Player of the Year

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. WKU won the OVC season championship, going undefeated in conference play, and the automatic bid to the

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. No conference tournament was held, so the bid was awarded to the season champion. Jerome Perry and Jim Rose joined McDaniels on the All-OVC Team.

Schedule

1969-70 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Schedule and Results, Sports Reference, retrieved 6 May 2020
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References

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball seasons

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