Former uk player Allen Edwards has been announced as the latest addition to Coach Ken McDonald’s WKU staff.

Edwards arrives from Towson University where he also served as an assistant coach.

The Miami, Fla. native was a key member of two of uk’s national championship teams (1996 & 1998) during his playing days at uk from 1994-98.

Edwards previously coached at  Morehead State for three seasons beginning in 2003-04.  He later joined the staff at Virginia Commonwealth for the 2006-07 season and was a key ingredient in helping guide the Rams to a 76-25 overall record during that period. During his stint there the Rams participated in two NCAA Tournaments and gained one NIT berth.

In 2009-10,  Edwards moved to Towson University for one season as an assistant coach.

“I am very pleased with how our assistant coaching search has ended up,” McDonald said. “We looked at many highly-qualified coaches, and Allen’s enthusiasm, experience and reputation all fit the criteria for what is important for our program to keep getting better. Allen has great character, excellent recruiting ties, and has high level practical and recruiting experience. We welcome Allen, his wife, LaTanya, daughter, Mai’a and son, Jaxon, to the Hilltopper family.”

“This is a tremendous opportunity,” Edwards said. “I would characterize Western Kentucky University men’s basketball as a ‘sleeping giant.’ I was amazed by the facilities and the support, and I am very excited to be back in a tremendous basketball state. The tradition of the program speaks for itself, and Coach McDonald and his staff have done well since they’ve been here. I’m excited about the opportunity, and I look forward to working with all of the coaches and players. I’m excited to be part of the Hilltopper Nation.”