George Fant

A four-year letterwinner for the Hilltopper basketball team, Fant is playing his fifth and final year of eligibility with the Hilltopper football team. He last played football in the eighth grade.

As a WKU basketball player: Fant ranked 13th in career scoring and eighth in career rebounding in Hilltopper basketball history, and was a three-time All-Conference selection during his senior, junior and sophmore seasons. As a senior in 2014-15, Fant led WKU in rebounding with 8.4 boards per game and averaged a career-best 13.8 points per game. The Hilltoppers went to consecutive NCAA tournaments in 2012 and 2013 as they won the SBC tournament each season. Fant’s cousin, Jim McDaniels, was a three-time All-American at WKU and is the school’s all-time leading scorer. He is the cousin of wide receiver Nacarius Fant.

FRESHMAN: 2012 Sun Belt Conference Tournament Most Outstanding Player
SOPHOMORE: 2013 All-Sun Belt Conference Third Team
SOPHOMORE: 2013 All-Sun Belt Conference Tournament Team
JUNIOR: 2014 All-Sun Belt Conference Third Team
SENIOR: 2015 All-Conference USA Second Team
SENIOR: 2015 NABC All-District First Team

SENIOR (2014-15): Led WKU and was third in Conference USA in rebounding at 8.4 boards per game… Scored at a 13.8 point-per game clip in 2014-15, which was a career best… Put together 12 double-doubles, which was second-most in C-USA… Picked up third-straight all-conference honor with second-team All-C-USA selection… Was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District First Team… Led WKU in rebounding 23 times… Grabbed 10 or more rebounds in 12 games… Ended career ranked eighth in career rebounds at WKU (894)… Started 122 games during career, fourth-most in WKU history… Scored 1,621 career points, 13th-most in Hilltopper Basketball history… Had a career-high 15 rebounds, 11 offensive, and 17 points against Saint Joseph’s on Nov. 27… Had a then-season-high 19 points with three assists at Murray State on Dec. 6… Scored 17 points with nine rebounds at Ole Miss on Dec. 13… Had second-straight double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds against Marshall on Jan. 4… Had 18 points and 11 rebounds against Charlotte on Jan. 8 for third-straight double-double… Had fourth-straight double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds against No. 25 Old Dominion on Jan. 10… Grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds against North Texas on Feb. 5… Poured in a career-high 28 points at Charlotte on March 5 and also had 10 rebounds… Had 18 points in WKU’s C-USA Tournament loss to UAB on March 12

George Fant Pro Day Highlights

George Fant Hoop Highlights

Going into his sophomore season he heard that football would always be an option and his senior season he took the leap from the hardwood to the gridiron. Started at Western Kentucky as a tight end then added muscle and was moved to defensive tackle. NFL scouts suggested his move to offensive linemen and the he has worked since then to harness in the techniques of the trade. An athlete that can move like he is 270 but weighs 296. Fant is exceptional athletically and has increased his value as the NFL Draft nears. Raw physical ability with good weight-room strength. Led Western Kentucky in rebounds and earned second team 2015 All-Conference USA second team honors his senior season. Possesses light feet and quick hips. Camp body alone just on measurables and ability. Proud father of new born son in March.