UCF, UCLA and March Madness
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UCF basketball coach Johnny Dawkins is entering the final year of his contract after March Madness. The two sides have discussed a new deal.
Knights AD Terry Mohajir said the school has been discussion options for extending Dawkins’ current deal past 2026-27.
For the Knights, reaching the NCAA Tournament after a seven-year hiatus is a significant achievement. A victory against a powerhouse like UCLA would undoubtedly elevate the program’s visibility on a national scale.
UCF’s time dancing ended Friday night after the Knights fell 75-71 to UCLA in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Philadelphia. Turnovers (17) and poor shooting (38%) prevented UCF to complete a late second half comeback.
From his time as a Duke player to UCF head coach, Johnny Dawkins has been around college basketball for a long time. Now he's back in March Madness.
UCF guard Themus Fulks and forward Jordan Burks share their thoughts on the Big 12 Tournament's glass court.