Impact Currently, Sellers is not wearing Central Florida's basketball uniform less than 15 minutes before the team and Tarleton State log their Sunday game.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Out against Tarleton State Sellers (back) is out for Central Florida's game Sunday against Tarleton State, according to Andrew Cherico of Sons of UCF.
UCF hoops remain patient with injured Jaylin Sellers, Mikey Williams The Knights have been without guards Jaylin Sellers and Mikey Williams, who have been out with injuries since the start of the season.
DECEMBER 2 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Doesn't play Sunday Sellers (back) didn't play in Sunday's win over California Baptist.
Impact Sellers was once again unable to play and has yet to appear in a game this season. His next chance to make his debut will be next Sunday's matchup versus Tarleton State.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Considered day-to-day Sellers (back) is considered day-to-day and is a game-time decision for Sunday's game against California Baptist, Andrew Cherico of Sons of UCF reports.
Impact Sellers has yet to make his season debut this year as he continues to recover from a back injury. The senior guard has been cleared for drills but not for contact. More news regarding his availability should surface in the coming days.
NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Out for LSU game Sellers (back) is out for Central Florida's game Sunday against Louisiana State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Currently, Sunday is scheduled for Central Florida's second and last game of the 2024 Greenbrier Tip-Off. Despite warming up before UCF's first, Sellers did not play then Friday against Wisconsin.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
DNP Friday Sellers (back) did not play in Friday's 86-70 loss to Wisconsin.
Impact Sellers warmed up ahead of Friday's contest but did not end up playing. He has still not played this season but he appears to be close to making his return to the floor. His next opportunity is Sunday versus LSU.
NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Friday Sellers (back) has been spotted warming up ahead of Friday's game against Wisconsin, Jonathan Adams of the FWAA reports.
Impact Sellers is working through pregame warmups as the Golden Knights prepare to take on Wisconsin in the first game of the Greenbrier Tip-Off. The 6-foot-4 senior, who averaged 15.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals across 33 games last season, has yet to make his season debut but looks to have a chance to do so today.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive Tuesday Sellers (foot) will not appear in Tuesday's game against Tennessee Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Sellers will remain sidelined for a fourth-consecutive game as the Golden Knights host the Golden Eagles. The 6-foot-4 senior remains day-to-day and his next opportunity to return will come against Wisconsin on Friday.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out for UCF Sellers (back) won't play Tuesday night against Florida Atlantic, Matt reports.
Impact Sellers hasn't played yet this season. The guard, who averaged 15.9 points across 32 starts last season, should be a major factor for the Knights when he returns. His earliest chance to do so, however, will come on Nov. 19 against Tennessee Tech.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Friday Sellers (back) is out for Friday's game against IPFW, according to Black & Gold Banneret.
Impact Sellers has yet to make his debut this season, and his absence certainly hinders UCF's depth and quality in the backcourt. His next chance to play will come against Florida Atlantic next Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Status day-to-day Sellers (undisclosed) is day-to-day, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Currently, Central Florida's team has one more day before it is expected to host its next game Friday against IPFW. If there is no significant progress Thursday, he may have to sit out another game.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Set to miss opener Sellers (back) is slated to miss Central Florida's opener against Texas A&M, Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Impact Sellers was deemed questionable fo the Knights' opener earlier, but it now appears as if the guard won't play. He's reportedly not warming up and doesn't look ready to suit up. His next chance to play will come on Nov. 8.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Injury revealed, status updated Sellers (back) is questionable for Central Florida's game Monday against Texas A&M, according to Stephen Leonard of 247Sports.
Impact Previously undisclosed for a while, Sellers' injury is a back problem that will make him questionable for Central Florida's season opener. While not the most promising of status updates, the fact that Sellers could be available Monday is welcome news enough, considering first reports of his injury made it seem like he would be out a while.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Remains injured in exhibition Sellers (undisclosed) remained injured for Central Florida's exhibition game Tuesday at Georgia, according to Stephen Leonard of 247Sports.
Impact Considering the severity of Sellers' injury when first described, it is not too surprising he did not play Central Florida's exhibition game Tuesday. To compensate, the Golden Knights moved Keyshawn Hall to their three and also started Benny Williams. Next for them is the regular season, beginning with a home matchup against Texas A&M on Monday.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
No timeline or prognosis yet Sellers (undisclosed) has no timeline or prognosis on his injury yet, according to Matt Murschel of The Orlando Sentinel.
Impact Central Florida's head coach Johnny Dawkins was interviewed Tuesday and did not mention much about Sellers other than the senior being in good spirits. For now, the expectation of Sellers getting an injury timetable prevents him from being considered out indefinitely.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers undisclosed injury Sellers suffered an undisclosed injury during Central Florida's exhibition game Sunday against Florida Gulf Coast, according to Chris Vinel of The Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Impact According to Vinel, Sellers exited the exhibition game via stretcher and never played said matchup again. There is no official report as to what injury he has exactly. Stephen Leonard of 247Sports said it looked like Sellers' knee got twisted up with a defender. Andrew Cherico of Sons of UCF posted a video of the injury-causing play, and while it could be true that Leonard is right, it is not conclusive. Cherico also mentioned Sellers' history of back problems, and Central Florida's head coach Johnny Dawkins did not clarify matters post-game, again per Cherico.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Hand pain-free since May Sellers (hand) indicated that he has been pain-free in his previously broken left hand since May, per Matt Murschel of OrlandoSentinel.com.
Impact Sellers broke his hand on the team's trip to Italy in preseason last year and played through the injury after undergoing surgery upon his return to Orlando. His announcement that he has been pain-free is encouraging, indicating that he will be at 100 percent heading int o the 2024-25 season. The senior guard averaged 15.9 points per game last season and should be primed for a big season this year.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Sellers leads UCF against No. 5 Houston after 24-point performance
UCF faces the No. 5 Houston Cougars after Jaylin Sellers scored 24 points in the Knights' 77-71 victory over the Texas LonghornsJANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jaylin Sellers scores 24 points, UCF pulls away late to beat Texas 77-71
Jaylin Sellers had 24 points, Shemarri Allen scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half and UCF rallied from a 15-point deficit in the second half to beat Texas 77-71JANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Provides spark off bench Sellers finished with 24 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 77-71 victory over Texas.
Impact After struggling from the field in two of the first three conference games, Sellers was moved to the bench for the first time this season and responded with his highest scoring and rebounding totals since posting 34 and eight on Nov. 26. Whether Sellers continues to come off the bench or if this was merely a one-time spark remains to be seen, but the star guard still played 33 minutes Wednesday. Sellers has now posted 15.8 points and 3.0 rebounds in 33.5 minutes since the start of conference play.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
UCF Knights' defense powers team to comeback victory over No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks
Jaylin Sellers 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 11
Jaylin Sellers scores 19 points as UCF beats Bethune-Cookman 98-54
Jaylin Sellers scored 19 points, Marchelus Avery added 11 points off the bench and UCF beat Bethune-Cookman 98-54DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sylla and Sellers combine for 36 points in UCF's 94-52 rout of Jacksonville
hierno Sylla had career highs with 20 points and 11 rebounds, Jaylin Sellers scored 16 points and UCF rolled to a 94-52 victory over JacksonvilleDECEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Johnson with 19 points, Sellers with 16, lead UCF past Lipscomb 72-57
Darius Johnson scored 19 points, Jaylin Sellers added 16, and UCF rode a 16-point halftime lead to a 72-57 victory over LipscombDECEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UCF wants help around Jaylin Sellers as Lipscomb visits Ball State sophomore guard Jaylin Sellers has the ball during a non-conference game against IU South Bend at Worthen Arena Saturday, Nov.
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
