UCF Knights

UCF Knights

20-17 - 12th in Big 12
UCF center Moustapha Thiam has entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. Former top-30 recruit averaged 10.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.6 blocks as a freshman. 7-foot-2 Senegal native. UCF center Moustapha Thiam has entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. Former top-30 recruit averaged 10.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.6 blocks as a freshman. 7-foot-2 Senegal native.

How high-major coaching openings were vacated and filled for 2025-26 How high-major coaching openings were vacated and filled for 2025-26

The high-major coaching carousel has come to a halt. Here's a recap of all the major offseason changes.

Brice Williams, Nebraska top UCF for College Basketball Crown Brice Williams, Nebraska top UCF for College Basketball Crown

Brice Williams set the single-season scoring record for Nebraska in Sunday's victory over UCF in the championship game of the College Basketball Crown.

Who are the tallest college basketball players in D-I history? Who are the tallest college basketball players in D-I history?

At 7-foot-9, University of Florida recruit Olivier Rioux is the tallest college basketball player in D-1 history. Who else is on the list?

Bubble Watch 2025: Conference locks for men's March Madness Bubble Watch 2025: Conference locks for men's March Madness

North Carolina and Texas are among several teams that can't be sure what will happen on Selection Sunday.

NCAA Bracketology: 2025 March Madness men's field predictions NCAA Bracketology: 2025 March Madness men's field predictions

There's little any team can do now about its chances, so take a look at the final projected NCAA tournament field for 2025. Watch the men's bracket reveal starting at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.

No. 14 seed UCF uses 24-3 second-half run to beat No. 11 seed Utah 87-72 in Big 12 tourney opener No. 14 seed UCF uses 24-3 second-half run to beat No. 11 seed Utah 87-72 in Big 12 tourney opener

— Keyshawn Hall scored 23 points to lead four UCF players in double-figures scoring, and the No. 14 seed Knights used a big run out of halftime to bury No. 11 seed Utah 87-72 in the opening round of the Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday night.

Moustapha Thiam somehow gets the and-1 to fall Moustapha Thiam somehow gets the and-1 to fall

Moustapha Thiam somehow gets the and-1 to fall

Big 12 tournament court raises eyebrows with hundreds of logos Big 12 tournament court raises eyebrows with hundreds of logos

Having hundreds of XII logos emblazoned sideline to sideline on the basketball court being used for the Big 12 tournament has become a polarizing topic.

West Virginia hangs on to beat UCF 72-65 after almost blowing 25-point second-half lead West Virginia hangs on to beat UCF 72-65 after almost blowing 25-point second-half lead

— Javon Small scored 25 points, freshman Jonathan Powell scored 12 of his 15 in the second half and West Virginia held off UCF 72-65 on Saturday after nearly blowing a 25-point lead in the final 20 minutes.

Big 12 Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Houston 73.7 - 5 35
Texas Tech 80.9 5.5 9 28
BYU 81.4 7 10 26
Arizona 82.5 9.5 13 24
Iowa State 80.3 7.5 10 25
Kansas 76.1 11 13 21
West Virginia 68.2 12 13 19
Baylor 76.1 12.5 15 20
TCU 67.6 15 16 16
Kansas State 70.8 15.5 17 16
Utah 75.5 15.5 17 16
Cincinnati 71.2 13.5 16 19
UCF 79.8 13.5 17 20
Oklahoma State 73.0 15.5 18 17
Arizona State 74.1 18.5 20 13
Colorado 69.7 18.5 21 14
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Keyshawn Hall
  • Assists Per Game

    Darius Johnson
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Darius Johnson

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Keyshawn Hall
  • Steals Per Game

    Darius Johnson
  • Blocks Per Game

    Moustapha Thiam