UCF Faces SEC Giants in Exhibitions | College Basketball News

UCF Knights head south for brutal exhibition showdowns against LSU and Kentucky, continuing a trend that’s become almost ritual — and one they’ve yet to crack. After a strong first half against LSU, where they led by seven and rattled off a 10-point run, Dedan Thomas Jr.’s second-half explosion turned the tide, sealing another loss. Now at 0-2 in exhibitions after falling to Duke — a homecoming game for coach Johnny Dawkins — UCF must adapt quickly as Thomas heads to Houston. The Knights’ roster is reshaped with only three holdovers from last year, but new transfers bring firepower and defense. Past near-upsets, like their 2006 scare against Kentucky’s future NBA star Rajon Rondo, show promise — but this year’s games are vital prep before the regular season begins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9296b71235312fb0