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.1985-86 Sun Belt Conference Season Summary, Sports Reference, retrieved 2 May 2020 WKU finished second in the conference and received a bid to the 1986 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.2019-2020 WKU Basketball Media Guide retrieved 21 April 2020 This team's roster featured three future NBA players Tellis Frank, Kannard Johnson, and Clarence Martin.1987 NBA Draft, Basketball Reference, retrieved 2 May 2020 Billy Gordon, Johnson, and Martin were selected to the All-Conference Team, while Ray Swogger made the SBC All-Tournament Team.2016-17 SBC Basketball Media Guide, retrieved 28 April 2020
Schedule 1985-86 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Schedule and Results, Sports Reference, retrieved 4 May 2020
!colspan=6| Regular Season
!colspan=6| 1986 Sun Belt Conference men's basketball tournament
!colspan=6| 1986 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament
Awards and honors Clem Haskins – Sun Belt co-Coach of the Year
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