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. The Hilltoppers won the Ohio Valley Conference tournament and were invited to the 1953 National Invitation Tournament.2019-2020 OVC Basketball Media Guide, retrieved 4 May 2020 During this period, the NIT was considered on par with the NCAA tournament.Davies, Richard O. (2007). "Sports in American Life: A History." Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated. p. 155. . Art Spoelstra joined Marshall on the All-Conference and OVC Tournament teams.2019-2020 WKU Basketball Media Guide retrieved 21 April 2020
Schedule 1952-53 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Schedule and Results, Sports Reference, retrieved 12 May 2020
!colspan=6| Regular Season
!colspan=6| 1953 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament
!colspan=6| 1953 National Invitation Tournament
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