UCF Knights Basketball

UCF basketball coach Johnny Dawkins signs 2-year contract extension

UCF men's head basketball coach Johnny Dawkins is sticking around with the Knights for two more seasons.

June 14, 2024 3:53pm EDT

Rock 'Em Socks founder, former UCF basketball manager buys Knights' actual basketball court

A former UCF men's basketball student manager bought the actual UCF basketball court to put in the headquarters of his popular business.

March 26, 2024 8:26pm EDT

UCF to host familiar rival USF in NIT tournament at home on Tuesday

UCF is scheduled to host USF in the NIT on Tuesday night at home.

March 18, 2024 6:44am EDT

Florida 10-year-old superfan cheers UCF men's basketball to victory with epic dance moves

He won a dance-off on the stadium big board as fans booed anyone who wasn't him on screen. They wanted to see more of the young child.

January 24, 2024 6:01am EST

Florida 10-year-old and UCF Knights superfan's epic dance performance at basketball game

Callan Coleman has been a UCF fan since he was born. And he wants to be a Knight when he goes to college. He recently went viral at a UCF basketball game for his incredible dance moves and energy.

January 22, 2024 6:41pm EST

UCF seemingly adopts 'the most Florida' tradition involving... palm fronds?

What's up with all the palm fronds at UCF games? A new tradition was born the day the Knights defeated No. 3 Kansas.

January 15, 2024 5:22pm EST

UCF erases 16-point deficit to defeat No. 3 Kansas 65-60

Jaylin Seller scored 18 points, Darius Johnson added 17 and UCF erased a 16-point deficit to beat No. 3 Kansas 65-60 on Wednesday night.

January 10, 2024 10:48pm EST

UCF men's basketball to host 2022 National Champion Kansas in Big 12 home opener: See the full schedule

UCF will host its first Big 12 matchup against 2022 National Champion Kansas in January. Here's a look at the full schedule:

September 26, 2023 12:38pm EDT

Orlando Magic star Cole Anthony hosting kids' basketball camp to benefit UCF athletes, youth

The Orlando Magic's Cole Anthony is hosting a kids' basketball camp this weekend – and some kids will get the chance to play him 1-on-1.

September 20, 2023 5:11pm EDT

UCF, Cincinnati, Houston negotiating buyouts to leave AAC for Big 12: reports

The University of Central Florida is working with the American Athletic Conference (AAC) on a buyout price so that the Knights can leave the AAC early to join the Big 12 Conference, according to reports.

May 3, 2022 10:26pm EDT

Last-minute 3-pointer leads UCF past South Florida

Darius Perry hit a 3-pointer with 32.2 seconds left to give Central Florida the lead en route to a 60-58 win over South Florida in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Thursday night.

March 10, 2022 11:32pm EST

UCF women's basketball continues historic season, earns top 25 ranking

This year's University of Central Florida women's basketball team will forever be known as the program's first squad to earn a top 25 ranking in a major poll.

February 23, 2022 11:34pm EST

Green Jr. leads UCF past East Carolina 69-66 at buzzer

Darin Green Jr. scored 19 points and hit a 3-pointer as time expired to lift Central Florida to a 69-66 win over East Carolina on Sunday.

February 20, 2022 5:55pm EST

UCF men's basketball readies for rematch with Temple, AAC home opener

It's been an up and down week for the University of Central Florida men's basketball team.

January 4, 2022 10:35pm EST

UCF basketball players return for fifth year, thanks to NCAA COVID eligibility

Thanks to the NCAA, several Univesity of Central Florida men's and women's basketball players are suiting up for a fifth year.

November 4, 2021 8:18pm EDT

UCF hires Terry Mohajir as new Director of Athletics

It did not take long for the University of Central Florida to find a new athletic director, and we got to meet the new man in charge on Wednesday. Terry Mohajir , the former Arkansas state AD has quite the resume as well. His first task will be to find a new head football coach.

February 10, 2021 11:17pm EST