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Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCF defensive lineman Malachi Lawrence (DL48) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Fresh off a standout NFL Scouting Combine performance, UCF EDGE Malachi Lawrence did not participate in workouts at the Knights' Pro Day.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCF defensive lineman Malachi Lawrence (DL48) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Fresh off a standout NFL Scouting Combine performance, UCF EDGE Malachi Lawrence did not participate in workouts at the Knights' Pro Day.

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Aug 28, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights linebacker Keli Lawson (0) blocks a field goal attempt during the second quarter against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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Learn who among UCF's NFL Draft hopefuls turned the most heads at the Knights' Pro Day.

Feb 23, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Alex Freeland against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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A new season dawns for several UCF alumni in Major League Baseball.

Oct 18, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Central Florida Knights head coach Scott Frost prior to a game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

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UCF coach Scott Frost makes his second defensive backs coach hire of this offseason, this time bringing in a coach from the NFL ranks.

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost on the sidelines against the Baylor Bears during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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The official release of UCF's 2026 roster confirms the return of three more players to the Knights for next 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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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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Learn three ways how the 10-seed UCF Knights can pull off a March Madness upset over 7-seed UCLA.

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.

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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Learn how long experts and our own Bryson Turner project the UCF Knights' NCAA Tournament run to last.

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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As the UCF Knights prepare for their sixth NCAA Tournament appearance, relive some of the Knights' standout March Madness moments.

Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCF Knights guard Themus Fulks (1) brings the ball up court during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Learn which three UCF players are the most central to the Knights having a lengthy NCAA Tournament run.

Mar 22, 2019; Columbia, SC, USA; UCF Knights guard Aubrey Dawkins (15) and center Tacko Fall (24) and guard B.J. Taylor (1) celebrate during the second half against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Take a stroll down memory lane and re-live the UCF Knights' history with March Madness.

Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCF Knights guard Themus Fulks (1) drives to the basket around Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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UCF guard Themus Fulks and forward Jordan Burks share their thoughts on the Big 12 Tournament's glass court.

Mar 6, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; UCF Knights guard Riley Kugel (2) shoots a three pointer over West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Here is every UCF fan's one-stop shop for everything related to the Knights' men's basketball team's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2019.

Feb 14, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins reacts during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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A range of possibilities awaits the UCF Knights as they prepare to hear their name called on Selection Sunday for the first time since 2019.

Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCF Knights center John Bol (7) shoots the ball during the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Three UCF Knights men's basketball players officially dealt with injuries during the Big 12 Tournament.

Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCF Knights guard Themus Fulks (1) drives to the basket around Arizona Wildcats forward Dwayne Aristode (2) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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The UCF Knights could not overcome an early deficit and were eliminated from the Big 12 Tournament by 1-seed Arizona.

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 Selection Sunday looming, bracketologists, and our own Bryson Turner, project the UCF Knights' March Madness seeding.

Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCF Knights guard Themus Fulks (1) drives to the basket around Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Following their exit from the Big 12 Tournament, here are three reasons why the UCF Knights have done enough to play in their first NCAA Tournament since 2019.

Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCF Knights guard Themus Fulks (1) reacts to game play during overtime against the Cincinnati Bearcats 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 tries to pull off an upset in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals against Arizona.