McDaniels, a first-team All-American was tied for the program’s all-time scoring record, as he totaled 2,238 points (he shares that record with Courtney Lee). McDaniel's is also No. 1 in program history in field goals made (935), points per game (27.6) and double-doubles (74).
"Jim McDaniels was a legendary and iconic figure in the annals of Western Kentucky basketball," WKU Athletic Director Todd Stewart said, according to a press release. "His Hall of Fame accomplishments resulted in the most successful period in our program's rich history and favorably impacted the Hilltopper Nation and college basketball fans throughout the nation.