1985–86 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball team

The 1985–86 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers men's basketball team represented Western Kentucky University during the 1985–86 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Hilltoppers were led by Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year Clem Haskins, in his final year at the helm. WKU finished second in the conference and received a bid to the 1986 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. This team's roster featured three future NBA players Tellis Frank, Kannard Johnson, and Clarence Martin. Billy Gordon, Johnson, and Martin were selected to the All-Conference Team, while Ray Swogger made the SBC All-Tournament Team.

1985–86 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball
Wendy's Classic Champion
NCAA Tournament, Second Round
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
Record23–8 (10–4 Sun Belt)
Head coach
Home arenaE. A. Diddle Arena
1985–86 Sun Belt Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Old Dominion113 .786238  .742
Western Kentucky104 .714238  .742
UAB95 .6432511  .694
Jacksonville95 .6432110  .677
VCU68 .4291216  .429
South Alabama59 .3571616  .500
South Florida59 .3571414  .500
UNC Charlotte113 .071820  .286
1986 Sun Belt Conference tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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