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Iowa State Cyclones' guard Kenzie Hare (12) put high pressure on UCF Knights forward Mahogany Chandler-Roberts (33) and gets offensive foul during the first quarter in the Big-12 women’s basketball on Jan. 31, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

It's not going to be all new faces on the court for the UCF Knights as the Gabe Lazo era begins.

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It's not going to be all new faces on the court for the UCF Knights as the Gabe Lazo era begins.

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Feb 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins looks on during the first half of a game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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A guard that would have been UCF's second-highest rated prospect in program history reopens his recruitment.

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Learn what new coach Gabe Lazo and his coaching staff can bring to the UCF women's basketball program.

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCF Knights forward Jamichael Stillwell (4) shoots the ball against the UCLA Bruins in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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UCF forward Jamichael Stillwell enters transfer portal and confirms he is seeking another year of eligibility.

Jan 31, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights center John Bol (7) defends Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Jaylen Petty (11) during the second half at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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UCF centers John Bol and Elijah Hulsewe confirm their returns for the 2026-27 season.

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCF Knights guard Themus Fulks (1) dribbles the ball against the UCLA Bruins in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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UCF guard Themus Fulks declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.

Mar 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; UCF Knights center Moustapha Thiam (52) makes a move against West Virginia Mountaineers guard Javon Small (7) during the second half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Former UCF and Cincinnati center Moustapha Thiam is reportedly considering a return to the Knights for the 2026-27 season.

Wofford Terriers guard Cayden Vasko (0) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers take on Wofford Terriers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

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UCF men's basketball reportedly added its first guard from the transfer portal, Cayden Vasko, formerly of Wofford.

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Isaiah Malone (32) tries to get possession of a ball during the second half of a GEICO Coconut Hoops Tournament Tarpon Bay division game against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Alico Arena on Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.

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UCF's men's basketball team makes its first transfer portal addition of the offseason.

Mar 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins argues a call during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Guard Carmelo Pacheco was announced as officially returning for the 2026-27 season.

Mar 19, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins conducts a press conference during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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With the transfer portal window now open, here are three more players currently in the transfer portal coach Johnny Dawkins can target for his 2026-27 squad.

Iowa State Cyclones' guard Jada Williams (8) lays up the ball around UCF Knights center Khyala Ngodu (35) during the second quarter in the Big-12 women’s basketball on Jan. 31, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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With a new coaching staff at the helm, here are three players currently in the transfer portal that coach Gave Lazo can target for his debut Knights squad.

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCF Knights guard Chris Johnson (22) dribbles the ball against the UCLA Bruins in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Follow along as the UCF Knights men's and women's basketball programs build their 2026-27 transfer portal class. This real-time tracker features every acquisition, departure, position group insights, and how the class stacks up nationally.

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Former Tennessee Assistant Gabe Lazo named as UCF Knights' new Women's Basketball coach.

Jan 31, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; UCF Knights head coach Sytia Messer looks on during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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Following parting ways with Sytia Messer, here are four women who could take up the position as UCF's new women's basketball coach.

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UCF Knights men's basketball coach Johnny Dawkins is set to sign a new contract extension fresh off his second March Madness berth in Orlando.

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCF Knights guard Riley Kugel (2) shoots the ball against the UCLA Bruins in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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Learn just what went right and what went wrong for the UCF Knights' men's basketball team in their season-ending loss in March Madness to UCLA.

Mar 19, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins looks on during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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While the transfer portal may take away several, if not most, of the 2025-26 UCF Knights roster, here is a look at who could remain in Orlando for 2026-27.

Feb 28, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins during the second half against the Baylor Bears at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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With a new offseason underway for UCF, here are three players currently in the transfer portal coach Johnny Dawkins can target for his 2026-27 squad.

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) dribbles the ball past UCF Knights forward Jordan Burks (99) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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As the UCF Knights men's basketball team enters a new offseason, here are three players who could test the market in the transfer portal.

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCF Knights guard Themus Fulks (1) dribbles the ball against UCLA Bruins forward Eric Dailey Jr. (3) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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With the end of the 2026-27 season comes the end of the college careers for several UCF Knights basketball players.

Mar 6, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; UCF Knights forward Jamichael Stillwell (4) shoots during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCF Knights guard Themus Fulks (1) drives around Arizona Wildcats guard Jackson Francois (7) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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See how to follow the UCF Knights men's basketball team as it plays in its first March Madness game since 2019.

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Mar 24, 2019; Columbia, SC, USA; UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins (15) reacts during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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