They became the first African - American athletes to play for Western Kentucky .
Haskins and teammate Dwight Smith were heavily recruited by Western Kentucky Hilltoppers coach Edgar Diddle and joined the team in 1963 .
They became the first African - American athletes to play for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers   .
Haskins and teammate Dwight Smith were heavily recruited by Western Kentucky Hilltoppers coach Edgar Diddle and joined the team in 1963 .