SEPTEMBER 23 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
UCF KNIGHTS 8-1 · 7TH IN BIG 12
8-1 · 7TH IN BIG 12
Next Game vs Mercer · Thu 12:00AM
UCF men's basketball set for challenging Big 12 slate as full schedule set The Knights will face seven conference foes that qualified for the NCAA tournament field last season.
Two-Minute Drill for Aug. 28: Bama at FSU, Notre Dame at Miami highlight college openers UCF opens things up for the Sunshine State on Thursday night, while Florida, Florida State play Saturday and Miami on Sunday night.
AUGUST 26 • TALLAHASSEE.COM
Johnny Dawkins set for Duke homecoming in UCF vs. Blue Devils men's basketball exhibition UCF men's basketball coach Johnny Dawkins played and coached at Duke. He'll return to Durham when the Knights meet the Blue Devils in an exh...
JULY 17 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM
Chris Johnson - Headed to UCF Johnson has announced his commitment to UCF ahead of the 2025-26 season, Portal Updates reports.
Impact Johnson will join the Knights following an injury-riddled 2024-25 season with Stephen F. Austin. The 6-foot-5 sophomore, who played just three games last season, previously appeared with Texas and was a former top-50 recruit in the class of 2023. Johnson will look to earn a spot in the Knights' rotation this offseason.
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE
Devan Cambridge - Joining Golden Knights Cambridge has announced his commitment to UCF, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Cambridge, who recently received an eligibility waiver from the NCAA to appear during the 2025-26 season, will appear with the Golden Knights next season. The 6-foot-6 senior, who has previously appeared with Auburn, Arizona State and Texas Tech, was limited to just 14 games across the last two seasons with the Red Raiders. Cambridge will look for a fresh start with UCF in his seventh-and-final collegiate season.
MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Kris Parker - Lands at UCF Parker will transfer to Central Florida, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact The former Villanova Wildcat has found a new home after a 2024-2025 campaign where he played in 27 games, averaging 2.6 points and 1.4 rebounds across 10.0 minutes. Parker, a 6-foot-9 forward, will have three years of eligibility remaining.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Carmelo Pacheco - Finds new home Pacheco will transfer to UCF, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Pacheco joins BJ Freeman as transfers UCF reeled in within minutes of each other Thursday afternoon. Pacheco, a 6-foot-5 guard who spent 2024-2025 averaging 9.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists, will look to make an immediate impact with the Knights in his junior season.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
BJ Freeman - Transfers to UCF Freeman will transfer to Central Florida, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Freeman is coming off a very solid year with Arizona State after transferring up to the high-major level following two dominant seasons with UW-Milwaukee. Now, the guard -- who averaged 13.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists last season -- will take his talents to Florida.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
Cincinnati Bearcats basketball gets big man Thiam from UCF via portal Cincinnati Bearcats basketball has added 7-foot-2 center Moustapha Thiam from UCF possibly along with the coach that recruited him, Mamoudou...
APRIL 21 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM
Jeremy Foumena - Linking up with UCF Foumena has committed to Central Florida for the 2025-26 season, 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Foumena, a 6-foot-11 sophomore, averaged 1.1 points and 0.6 rebounds on just 2.7 minutes per game across nine games this past season with Mississippi State. He'll add frontcourt depth at UFC, but he doesn't figure to play a significant role in the rotation.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
Moustapha Thiam: UCF basketball's highest-rated signee ever now in transfer portal UCF basketball's freshman center Moustapha Thiam entered the transfer portal on April 16 after one season with the Knights.
APRIL 16 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM
Budding UCF basketball star Moustapha Thiam enters transfer portal Moustapha Thiam arrived in Orlando as UCF's highest-rated basketball signee ever. Now, he's in the transfer portal after one season.
APRIL 16 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM
Jamichael Stillwell - Joining the Golden Knights Stillwater has announced his commitment to UCF ahead of the 2025-26 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Stillwater will make the leap to the Big 12 after a standout season with UW-Milwaukee. The 6-foot-8 junior appeared in 31 games last season (29 starts), averaging 13 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals on 28.1 minutes per game with the Panthers. The Golden Knights will hope to take advantage of Stillwater's rebounding prowess this upcoming season.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
John Bol - Lands in Central Florida Bol has committed to joining UCF for the 2025-26 campaign, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Bol gets a fresh start with his new school after playing one season at Missouri. The 7-foot-2 forward averaged 1.2 points on 4.2 minute across 16 appearances during his freshman campaign.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Themus Fulks - Commits to UCF Fulks has committed to Central Florida for the 2025-26 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Fulks will add depth to the UCF backcourt, though it's uncertain how much of a role he'll have in the rotation. He had a career-best campaign with Milwaukee in 2024-25, though, as he averaged 14.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 32 outings.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
George Beale - Switching to UCF Beale is transferring to UCF, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Impact Beale will switch over to the Knights after playing for Hampton this past season. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 13.0 points and 2.3 rebounds on 24.3 minutes per game this past season. He has one year of eligibility remaining.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Burks - Commits to UCF Burks has committed to UCF for the 2025-26 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Burks will switch over to the Knights after playing this past season with Georgetown and the previous year with Kentucky. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 5.7 points and 3.4 rebounds this past campaign. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
'Something that will be in my heart': Huskers cherish inaugural Crown title
Behind a dominant offensive duo, relentless defense, and a desire to finish the year with a postseason title, Nebraska was crowned champions...APRIL 7 • FOX SPORTS
Nebraska beats UCF to win inaugural CBC title Brice Williams and reserve Connor Essegian scored 21 points apiece and Nebraska knocked off UCF 77-66 on Sunday to win the inaugural College...
APRIL 7 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM
Brice Williams sets Nebraska scoring record in 77-66 win over UCF for College Basketball Crown title
Senior Brice Williams scored 21 points to set the single-season scoring record for Nebraska and the Cornhuskers out-rallied UCF for a 77-66 victory in the championship game of the...APRIL 7 • Associated Press
2025 College Basketball Crown Final highlights: Nebraska tops UCF, wins title
The first College Basketball Crown concluded with Nebraska defeating UCF in Sunday's title game, 77-66. Here are the highlights!APRIL 7 • FOX SPORTS
Nebraska vs. UCF Prediction, Odds, Picks – 2025 CBC Tournament
Preview the 2025 CBC Tournament matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and UCF Knights with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, od...APRIL 6 • Data Skrive
UCF and Nebraska meet in CBC
The UCF Knights take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the College Basketball CrownAPRIL 6 • Associated Press
