UCF (20-17, 7-13 Big 12)

UCF is one of five teams in the Big 12, ACC, SEC and Big Ten to return none of their scoring from last season. The Knights had to dig into the transfer portal to remake their roster, finding veteran players looking for bigger opportunities on the Big 12 stage. There is a lot of uncertainty with the Knights this season. But this should be a more athletic and bigger defensive team to fit coach Johnny Dawkins' eye. The question is how quickly the team can come together.

Players to watch

Through two exhibition games, Orlando high school product and Mississippi State transfer Riley Kugel emerged as the leading scorer with 22 points against Duke and 21 against LSU. Point guard Themus Fulks also figures to play a big role after averaging 14.5 points per game and being

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