Impact Michael Durr will be the Golden Knights' starting center Sunday. Currently, Thioune is averaging 1.8 points and 2.3 rebounds as a Knights substitute.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
UCF KNIGHTS 8-2 · 6TH IN BIG 12
8-2 · 6TH IN BIG 12
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UCF -15.5 TOTAL 142.5
Lahat Thioune - Not part of starting lineup Thioune is not part of the Golden Knights' starting lineup Sunday versus Cincinnati, according to their Twitter account.
Jayhlon Young - Tallies 10 in narrow loss Young (wrist) contributed 10 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 21 minutes during Thursday's 64-63 loss to Memphis.
Impact Young sat out last Saturday with a wrist issue but returned Thursday to lead the Knights in bench minutes in a tough road loss. It appears the sophomore will be available to provide guard depth as UCF looks to make a late-season run.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Durr - Will be active Thursday Durr (hand) will be available to play Thursday against Memphis, Brandon Helwig of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Durr is expected to play limited minutes in his return to action for the first time since Jan. 8. Fantasy managers should temper expectations with him for the time being while he is eased back into things. The 7-0 senior started 14-of-15 games before injuring his left hand and averaged 4.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in 21.1 minutes per contest.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How to watch UCF vs. Memphis Tigers basketball on TV, live stream Memphis basketball continues the battle for an NCAA Tournament spot with a home game against UCF on Thursday.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
UCF men's basketball travels to Memphis in different spot since 2-OT win UCF coach Johnny Dawkins said his teams need to be more disciplined defensively at Memphis on Thursday night.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Horton and UCF host Memphis UCF visits the Memphis Tigers after Ithiel Horton scored 20 points in the Knights’ 96-52 win over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Horton and UCF host Memphis UCF visits the Memphis Tigers after Ithiel Horton scored 20 points in the Knights’ 96-52 win over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Horton and UCF host Memphis UCF visits the Memphis Tigers after Ithiel Horton scored 20 points in the Knights’ 96-52 win over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Thierno Sylla - Grabs six boards in win Sylla accumulated 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and six rebounds over 19 minutes during Saturday's 96-52 win over Tulsa.
Impact Sylla reached double figure scoring for the second time this season, tying his season high of 10 points in Saturday's win. His six rebounds matched his season high as well, grabbing a pair of offensive rebounds on top of the total. Sylla has seen an increase in minutes over his last two appearances, averaging 18.0 minutes, compared to his season average of 7.0 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jayhlon Young - DNP with wrist issue Young did not play in Saturday's 96-52 victory over Tulsa due to a right wrist injury, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Impact Young was spotted with his wrist in a brace and ended up missing his first game of the season as a result. The injury was likely suffered in Wednesday's victory over Wichita State, when the sophomore guard logged a season-low two minutes, but no word on the exact nature of the issue has been provided by the school. His next chance to take the court will be Thursday at Memphis.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Durr - Sheds cast Durr (hand) was spotted without a cast on his left hand prior to Saturday's matchup against Tulsa, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports
Impact Durr underwent surgery in mid-January and has been sidelined for the last eight games, but Saturday's update appears to be a step in the right direction. Still, no return timetable has been provided for the 7-0 senior center. The Knights have recently bounced back from a five-game losing streak with back-to-back wins to even their record at 6-6 in AAC play. Anything Durr can provide down the stretch could be a major boost.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Suggs - Plays three minutes Suggs (undisclosed) contributed two points (0-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and two assists over three minutes during Saturday's 96-52 victory over Tulsa.
Impact Suggs could not do much during his first game of February 2023. But sooner than later, he is expected to play a lot more. Suggs averaged 25.9 minutes across Central Florida's seven games during January. He also logged averages of 8.6 points and 4.1 rebounds.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Horton scores 20 and UCF's 17 3s sink Tulsa, 96-52
Ithiel Horton scored 20 points and UCF set a program record with 17 3-pointers and the Knights shattered Tulsa 96-52FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darius Johnson - Totals seven steals Johnson logged 12 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and seven steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 72-67 victory over Wichita State.
Impact Johnson set a new season high with his seven steal performance in Wednesday's win. In the three games prior to Wednesday, Johnson had totaled just three steals, more than doubling in the win. Though he has not shot the ball very well over the last three games, Johnson has played well overall, scoring 12 points while collecting at least four rebounds and three assists in the three game stretch. On top of the impressive defense, Johnson also managed to grab four offensive rebounds, giving the team multiple second chance opportunities.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hendricks leads UCF against Tulsa after 23-point game
UCF hosts the Tulsa Golden Hurricane after Taylor Hendricks scored 23 points in UCF's 72-67 victory over the Wichita State ShockersFEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Suggs - DNP at Wichita State Suggs (undisclosed) did not play during the Knights' 72-67 win Wednesday at Wichita State.
Impact Suggs has multiple absences from an undisclosed injury that continues to prevent his availability. Currently, the Knights' next game is when they host Tulsa on Saturday. Suggs has at least two days to recover.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor Hendricks - Reaches 20 points again Hendricks ended Saturday's 73-64 loss to Cincinnati with 21 points (7-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes.
Impact Hendricks posted his third game of the season with at least 20 points, shooting an efficient 50.0 percent from the field on Saturday. Hendricks' four made threes tied his career high. All season long, Hendricks has been a major player in the paint, adding another block, his fifth in the last three games.
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
P.J. Edwards - Scores eight points off bench Edwards chipped in eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and one rebound in 11 minutes during Saturday's 73-64 loss to Cincinnati.
Impact After missing three straight games, Edwards played well in his return. Edwards' eight-point performance tied his season high in points, both games coming alongside two-made three pointers. As a true freshman, Edwards has played a very small role this season, averaging 2.0 points and 1.3 rebounds in 6.7 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakhin has 20 in Cincinnati's 73-64 victory over UCF
Led by Viktor Lakhin's 20 points, the Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the UCF Knights 73-64 on SaturdayFEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Suggs - Sitting out Saturday Suggs will not be available for Saturday's game at Cincinnati due to an undisclosed injury, Trace Trylko from Sons of UCF reports.
Impact Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins said pregame that Suggs sustained an injury at some point during practice this week, causing the 6-foot-6 senior to be ruled out just prior to tipoff. His next chance to play will now come Wednesday at Wichita State. Suggs is averaging 7.6 points and 3.7 rebounds over 21 games with eight starts this season. In his absence, expect Tyem Freeman to see an increased role off the bench Saturday.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
UCF visits Cincinnati after Davenport's 20-point game
Cincinnati hosts the UCF Knights after Jeremiah Davenport scored 20 points in Cincinnati's 81-55 victory over the Tulsa Golden HurricaneFEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davenport and Cincinnati host UCF
Cincinnati faces the UCF Knights after Jeremiah Davenport scored 20 points in Cincinnati's 81-55 win over the Tulsa Golden HurricaneFEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UCF's Lahat Thioune progresses in new role as starter entering week break Despite coming up short against Temple, UCF saw the emergence of Lahat Thioune on offense, which could bode well for the Knights.
JANUARY 29, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
UCF women lose 63-56 at Temple UCF didn't score from the field for nearly 7 minutes in the 4th quarter as Temple built a 9-point lead.
JANUARY 28, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Shorthanded Temple beats Central Florida, 63-56, behind Aleah Nelson's 28 points A day after two players were dismissed from the team, the Owls won their second consecutive game.
JANUARY 28, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM
