Rising in-state recruit contacted by Lutz

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WKU head coach Steve Lutz and the Hilltoppers' coaching staff have been expressing interest in an intriguing in-state recruiting target out of the Morgantown, KY. area.

Butler County (Ky.) 2025 point guard Ty Price told InsideHilltopperSports.com that Western Kentucky has recently become a player in his recruitment process, contacting his guardian.

"I haven't personally spoken to him but my guardian has," Price said. "Coach Lutz is looking to come down and watch me workout here soon."

Price said that he's definitely interested in Western Kentucky and has confidence in Coach Lutz and his ability to do great things with the Hilltoppers.

"I'm definitely interested in the program," Price said. "Coach Lutz brings a high-level of winning to the program and I know he will do big things there."

As an in-state talent, Price said that a lot of people have compared him to former WKU standout Patrick Sparks.

Since we're from the same region, a lot of people kind of compare me to Patrick Sparks, who used to play at WKU."

In addition to garnering the interest of Western Kentucky, Price has also been offered by Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's new head coach Jim Shaw and has also gained interest from Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Liberty. Price said that he does not have any visits scheduled yet.