Former WKU Men’s Basketball Coach, Athletic Director Jim Richards Passes Away - WNKY News 40 Television

Former WKU Head Coach Jim Richards dies at 90

WKU Athletic Hall of Fame member Jim Richards died at the age of 90, WKU Basketball announced on X.  “Jim Richards had a tremendous impact on Western Kentucky University,” Athletic Director Todd Stewart said. “It was an honor to know him and always a pleasure to be in his presence.” Richards served as the Hilltoppers basketball coach for seven years, leading WKU to a 102-84 record and two conference championships. Before joining the coaching sta…

Former WKU men’s basketball coach, athletic director Jim Richards passes away - WNKY News 40 Television

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Jim Richards, a former WKU Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Director of Athletics and member of the WKU Athletic Hall of Fame whose contributions to Hilltopper Athletics spanned more than four decades, passed away Friday, Oct. 9. He was 90 years old.A native of Adair County, Kentucky, Richards was one of the most versatile figures in WKU...

Former WKU Men's Basketball Coach, Athletic Director Jim Richards Passes Away

Jim Richards, a former WKU Men's Basketball Head Coach, Director of Athletics and member of the WKU Athletic Hall of Fame whose contributions to Hilltopper Athletics spanned more than four decades, passed away Friday, Oct. 9. He was 90 years old.

Former Glasgow and WKU coach Jim Richards dies at 90

STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Jim Richards, who coached Glasgow High School to the 1968 Kentucky basketball state championship and later led Western Ken...