UCF hosts Samford after Dye's 23-point showing
Samford visits the UCF Knights after Logan Dye scored 23 points in the Bulldogs' 103-98 overtime loss to the DePaul Blue DemonsDECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UCF KNIGHTS 9-2 · 5TH IN BIG 12
9-2 · 5TH IN BIG 12
Norchad Omier posts double-double as Hurricanes hold on to beat Knights Norchad Omier scored 10 points and grabbed 13 rebounds including a key one late as the Miami Hurricanes held on for a 66-64 win at UCF on Su...
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Miami vs. Central Florida Men's Basketball Highlights (2022-23)
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Michael Durr - Returns to floor Durr (undisclosed) contributed two points (1-2 FG), one rebound and one block over 11 minutes during Sunday's 66-64 loss to Miami (FL).
Impact After missing the teams previous game with an undisclosed injury, Durr returned to the floor, playing in a limited role. Durr's 11 minutes on the floor was the least amount of playing time he has played this season. The senior center did not start in the loss, appearing off the bench for the first time this season.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Live Game Thread: Hurricanes basketball at UCF View live updates and discuss the game between the Miami Hurricanes and the UCF Knights at the Addition Financial Arena on Sunday (5:00 p.m....
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
C.J. Walker - Set to play Sunday UCF coach Johnny Dawkins said that Walker (undisclosed) will be available to play Sunday versus Miami, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Walker has been out the past two games while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-8 senior started 19 of his 30 games for the Knights last season, though he's averaged 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in just three games off the bench this season.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pack leads Miami against UCF after 23-point game
Miami takes on the UCF Knights after Nijel Pack scored 23 points in the Hurricanes' 79-56 win against the Saint Francis (BKN) TerriersNOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taylor Hendricks - Continues impressive start Hendricks contributed 16 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 76-56 victory over Evansville.
Impact Hendricks continued his hot start in Saturday's blowout win. As a true freshman, Hendricks leads the team in points per game (15.8) and rebounds per game (7.3). Wednesday marked Hendricks' fifth game in double-figure scoring. Hendricks currently ranks eleventh in points per game out of all AAC scorers through six games.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thierno Sylla - Scores 10 points off bench Sylla registered 10 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds and two blocks over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 76-56 victory over Evansville.
Impact Sylla tallied his first double-figure scoring game in Wednesday's win. The freshman center's 19 minutes more than doubled his typical playing time. Sylla has entered off the bench in four games for the Knights this season, putting up a very efficient 61.5 percent from the field. Though he may not see a large role this season, Sylla has a chance to become a key piece for the Knights in the future as he continues to develop his game.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jayhlon Young - Making most of starting role Young ended with nine points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 76-56 win over Evansville.
Impact Young has started in every game so far for the Knights this season. The 6-foot-2 guard is a former two-star recruit who transferred from junior college over the offseason. Young has shot an efficient 43.2 percent so far this season including 40.0 percent from behind the arc. In his first season with the team, Young is already the team leader in assists per game, averaging 4.0.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ithiel Horton - Sets new season high Horton closed with 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 76-56 victory over Evansville.
Impact Horton's 16-point performance totaled a new season high and marked his third game this season scoring in double-figures. The senior guard has started in every game so far this season, playing in a larger role than last season. Horton transferred from Pittsburgh over the offseason and is averaging his highest points per game since his freshman season. This season, Horton is shooting just over five three-point attempts per game, making just 34.4 percent, though he was able to drill four threes in Wednesday's blowout victory.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
UCF strings together 5th win in a row with rout of Evansville Ithiel Horton and Taylor Hendricks combined to score 19 of the Knights' final 23 points to pull away.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Darius Johnson - Makes 2022-23 debut Johnson (undisclosed) recorded two points (1-2 FG), four assists, one rebound and two steals in 14 minutes during Wednesday's win over Evansville.
Impact Johnson missed the first five games of the season due to an undisclosed issue, but he should be part of the Knights' regular rotation going forward now that he's healthy. In 30 appearances last season, Johnson averaged 6.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and a steal in 23.5 minutes per contest.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Suggs - Not starting Wednesday Suggs is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Evansville.
Impact Suggs has started every game this season, but he'll shift to the bench Wednesday as C.J. Kelly joins the starting five in his place. Suggs is averaging 7.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.6 steals in 25.8 minutes per contest this season.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
C.J. Kelly - Gets starting nod Kelly is in the starting five for Wednesday's game against Evansville.
Impact Kelly will start his first game of the season Wednesday. The senior guard is averaging 13.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 27.0 minutes across five games this season.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lahat Thioune - Starting Wednesday Thioune is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Evansville.
Impact Thioune will make his first start of the 2022-23 campaign after coming off the bench for the first five games of the season. The forward is averaging 2.4 points and 3.8 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per contest.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Durr - Not starting Wednesday Durr isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Evansville.
Impact There is no indication that Durr is hurt, but he has lost his starting job for Wednesday's game. The senior big man is averaging 5.0 points and 5.2 rebounds in 17.8 minutes across five games this season.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
C.J. Walker - Won't play Wednesday Walker (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game versus Evansville, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Walker will miss his second consecutive game Wednesday for an undisclosed reason. The senior forward's next chance to play will be Sunday's matchup with Miami.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
A fresh scouting report for UCF commit John Walker, who remains a UF target A look at what the big man out of the Sunshine State brings to the table.
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
C.J. Walker - DNP against Santa Clara Walker did not play during the Knights' 57-50 win Sunday against Santa Clara.
Impact Walker's admission is a surprise, considering he played 29 minutes against Oklahoma State on Friday. His next playing opportunity is Wednesday versus Evansville.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hendricks, UCF beat Santa Clara 57-50, win Baha Mar Bahamas
Led by Taylor Hendricks’ 19 points, the UCF Knights defeated the Santa Clara Broncos 57-50 in the championship game of the Baha Mar Hoops BahamasNOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Santa Clara plays UCF following Podziemski's 21-point game
Santa Clara hosts the UCF Knights after Brandin Podziemski scored 21 points in Santa Clara's 69-61 victory over the DePaul Blue DemonsNOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Durr - Collects seven rebounds in win Durr ended with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 17 minutes during Monday's 70-37 victory over Western Illinois.
Impact Durr transferred from Indiana over the offseason, immediately assuming a role on the starting five. The senior has collected over five rebounds in each game so far this season. Durr is averaging 3.0 offensive rebounds per game.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
C.J. Kelly - Leads in scoring off the bench Kelly finished Monday's 70-37 win over Western Illinois with 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), two assists and one steal across 21 minutes.
Impact Kelly lead all Knights in scoring, providing a huge burst off the bench. The 6-foot-5 guard transferred from UMass over the offseason and has assumed the role as the Knights sixth-man. Kelly is shooting just 26.3 percent from three on 6.3 attempts per game this season. Over the last two seasons, Kelly shot much better from three, shooting 41.5 percent from deep in 2020.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kelly's 17 help UCF defeat Western Illinois 70-37
Led by CJ Kelly's 17 points, the UCF Knights defeated the Western Illinois Leathernecks 70-37 on Monday nightNOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
