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Joshua Jefferson, No. 9 Iowa State crush shorthanded UCF basketball UCF committed 13 of its 19 turnovers in the first half, falling to 14-4 overall and 3-3 in the Big 12.

1 DAY AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Joshua Jefferson's second triple-double leads No. 9 Iowa State over UCF 87-57

Joshua Jefferson had 17 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high 12 assists for his second triple-double of the season as No. 9 Iowa State defeated UCF 87-57 on Tuesday night

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Jeremy Foumena - Suffers knee injury Foumena suffered a knee injury in Tuesday's loss to Iowa State, according to Chris Boyle of The Daytona Beach News-Journal.

Impact Foumena suffered a serious knee injury Tuesday. According to reports, his left knee bended awkwardly as his right foot slipped over a loose ball below the rim. Further tests will be needed to determine the severity of his injury.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamichael Stillwell - Listed as day-to-day Stillwell (lower leg) is day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game against Colorado, according to Chris Boyle of the Daytona Beach News Journal.

Impact Stillwell has been a steady presence for UCF and has been part of the starting five in all but one of his starting contests. His next chance to feature will come against Colorado on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamichael Stillwell - Wearing walking boot, out Tuesday Stillwell (lower leg) was spotted in a walking boot before Tuesday's game against Iowa State and will not play in the contest, The Sons of UCF Podcast reports.

Impact Stillwell was considered a game-time call, but he'll wind up sidelined for the contest due to what appears to be a lower leg injury. The fact that he's wearing a walking boot isn't an encouraging sign for his health going forward, but Stillwell will have a chance to make his return Saturday at Colorado.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamichael Stillwell - Game-time call Tuesday Stillwell (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Iowa State.

Impact Stillwell was initially listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game, but his status has been changed to a game-time decision just hours ahead of tipoff. Stillwell has started in all but one of his appearances this season, and his availability likely won't be known until closer to tipoff.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamichael Stillwell - Doubtful to play Tuesday Stillwell is doubtful to play Tuesday against Iowa State due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Stillwell has been a regular in the frontcourt for UCF, starting in all but one of his 17 appearances and averaging 12.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. If he doesn't suit up Tuesday, expect Jordan Burks and Devan Cambridge to see more minutes in the frontcourt alongside John Bol.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

UCF visits No. 2 Iowa State after Momcilovic's 34-point performance

No. 2 Iowa State plays the UCF Knights after Milan Momcilovic scored 34 points in Iowa State's 79-70 loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Themus Fulks - Career day against Arizona Fulks notched 30 points (11-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 35 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 84-77 loss to Arizona.

Impact While it came in a losing effort, Fulks cashed in the best scoring day of his career against the top team in the country. He also added eight assists and now has a total of 32 over his last three games. The schedule doesn't get much easier for Fulks and the Knights, as they hit the road to Ames for a matchup against Iowa State on Tuesday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Burks - Scores 17 with 3 steals Burks amassed 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three steals across 33 minutes during Saturday's 84-77 loss to Arizona.

Impact Burks has started all 17 games this season at small forward for UCF and is currently third among four double-digit scorers with a 12.5 ppg average. He hit a bit of a lull in conference play, averaging just 6.0 ppg over his prior three games, but Saturday's effort against the top team in the country could be an indication the junior is getting back on track.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

UCF basketball coach Johnny Dawkins gives thoughts on loss to Arizona The UCF Knights fell to the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats 84-77 Saturday in Orlando.

4 DAYS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Top-ranked Arizona basketball pulls away from UCF to stay undefeated The UCF Knights fell to 0-5 all-time against No. 1 teams, losing 84-77 at home to Arizona on Jan. 17.

4 DAYS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

No. 1 Arizona's defense and 23 points from Jaden Bradley help beat UCF 84-77

Arizona overcame foul trouble to star forward Koa Peat with a hounding defensive effort to beat UCF 84-77 on the road

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kugel's 19 points, Stillwell's 18 lift UCF over Kansas State 82-73

Riley Kugel scored 19 points, Jamichael Stillwell added 18, and UCF weathered Kansas State’s comeback bid to win 82-73 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Themus Fulks - Dishes out 12 more dimes Fulks recorded 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, 12 assists and three steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 82-73 win over Kansas State.

Impact Fulks continues to impress for UCF, dishing out 12 dimes for the third time in five games en route to his third double double, leading the Knights to victory. The senior point man, who also added a season-high three thefts, has now distributed eight-or-more assists in eight of 16 games. Fulks, who spent last season with UW-Milwaukee, has proven to be one of the Big 12's best under-the-radar portal additions, averaging 12.9 points, 3.2 boards and 7.3 assists, good for second in the Big 12.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Riley Kugel - Leads way with 19 points Kugel supplied 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 82-73 win over Kansas State.

Impact Kugel led all Knights in scoring with 19 as UCF won for the third time in four conference games. The senior wing shot greater than 50-percent on 10 or more shots for the fourth time this season while adding a season high seven boards. Kugel has now totaled at least 15 points in each conference game and is averaging 18.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists since the calendar made the switch to Big 12 season. UCF will be relying upon Kugel to continue his quality play in their next contest as they are set for a huge home matchup against top-ranked Arizona.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

UCF basketball hits road for K-State: Scouting report, predictions The UCF Knights pulled off a last-minute triumph over Cincinnati but will need to stack wins on the road to make the NCAA Tournament.

JANUARY 14 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Kansas State takes on UCF following Haggerty's 25-point game

Kansas State faces the UCF Knights after PJ Haggerty scored 25 points in Kansas State's 87-84 loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Carmelo Pacheco - Active Wednesday Pacheco (undisclosed) will be available during Wednesday's game against Kansas State.

Impact Pacheco will be active against the Wildcats after sitting out during UCF's last game against Cincinnati. The 6-foot-5 junior, who is averaging 5.8 points and 1.9 rebounds on 17.8 minutes per game, will look to make an impact in his return.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

John Bol - Available Wednesday Bol (undisclosed) will be available for Wednesday's game against Kansas State.

Impact Bol, who sustained an undisclosed injury that forced him to exit Sunday's game against Cincinnati, will be available for UCF on Wednesday night. The 7-foot-2 sophomore has started in all 15 games this season, averaging 5.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 15.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Haggerty leads Kansas State against UCF after 25-point game

Kansas State plays the UCF Knights after PJ Haggerty scored 25 points in Kansas State's 87-84 loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Is UCF men's basketball still ranked in AP, Coaches polls? The UCF Knights cracked a major national men's basketball poll for the first time since 2019 with its Jan. 3 win over Kansas. But it didn't...

JANUARY 12 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Jamichael Stillwell - Tallies 15 in tight win Stillwell supplied 15 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and four rebounds across 34 minutes during Sunday's 73-72 win over Cincinnati.

Impact While Stillwell rarely lights up the box score (his season-high is 21 points), he's also incredibly consistent, and with averages of 12.5 points and 8.1 rebounds, he's firmly on the fantasy radar, even in nationwide formats. The senior played a valuable role Sunday as the second-leading scorer in the narrow victory and should continue to be productive in Big 12 play.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Iowa State Gets No. 2 Spot After Michigan Loss, Vandy in Top 10

Arizona has tightened its hold on the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll after Michigan’s loss to Wisconsin

JANUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Iowa State Gets No. 2 Spot After Michigan Loss, Vandy in Top 10

Arizona strengthens hold on No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vanderbilt cracks top 10

Arizona has tightened its hold on the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll after Michigan’s loss to Wisconsin

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

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Joshua Jefferson's second triple-double leads No. 9 Iowa State over UCF 87-57

UCF visits No. 2 Iowa State after Momcilovic's 34-point performance

No. 1 Arizona's defense and 23 points from Jaden Bradley help beat UCF 84-77

Kugel's 19 points, Stillwell's 18 lift UCF over Kansas State 82-73

Kansas State takes on UCF following Haggerty's 25-point game

Haggerty leads Kansas State against UCF after 25-point game

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Iowa State Gets No. 2 Spot After Michigan Loss, Vandy in Top 10

Arizona strengthens hold on No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vanderbilt cracks top 10