UCF KNIGHTS NEWS

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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

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

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 Crown

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Nebraska vs. UCF TV Channel, Time, Live Stream – 2025 CBC Tournament

Find out how to watch the April 6 CBC Tournament matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and UCF Knights with live stream, TV channel and m...

APRIL 6 • DATA SKRIVE

Stage set for memorable championship game at inaugural College Basketball Crown

Nebraska put together a dominant shooting performance against Boise State, while Darius Johnson led UCF past Villanova, setting up an epic c...

APRIL 6

2025 College Basketball Crown highlights: UCF, Nebraska advance to title game

The College Basketball Crown continued with two semifinal games. Here are the highlights from Nebraska-Boise State and UCF-Villanova!

APRIL 6

UCF beats Villanova 104-98 in OT, will play Nebraska for College Basketball Crown championship

Senior Darius Johnson scored 10 of his career-high 42 points in overtime to lead UCF to a 104-98 victory over Villanova in a College Basketball Crown semifinal

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS