The 1952–53 Western Kentucky State Hilltoppers men's basketball team represented Western Kentucky State College (now known as Western Kentucky University) during the 1952-53 NCAA University Division Basketball season.

The Hilltoppers were led by future Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach Edgar Diddle and All-American player Tom Marshall.

[2] During this period, the NIT was considered on par with the NCAA tournament.

[3][4] Art Spoelstra joined Marshall on the All-Conference and OVC Tournament teams.

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