The junior linebacker becomes the first to make a verbal (non-binding) under coach Scott Frost, who is in his second stint with the Knights.
The UCF Knights signed 11 players before Scott Frost's appointment as head coach last month. The traditional National Signing Day is Feb. 5.
The new Knights coach's appearance came as UCF also got a boost in the college football transfer portal. UCF announced the addition of former Charlotte 49ers wide receiver Duane Thomas Jr. Back in Dec., the South Florida product announced his intention to enter the transfer portal.
Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCF takes on No. 24 Oklahoma State after Kaitlin Peterson scored 33 points in UCF's 90-81 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs. The Knights have gone 6-4 at home.
ORLANDO, Fla. — J’Wan Roberts made a go-ahead layup with 1.1 seconds left to lift No. 10 Houston to a 69-68 win over UCF on Saturday. Roberts powered his way to the basket off an inbounds pass, beating UCF's shot blockers to the rim. The Knights were unable to get off a final shot attempt.
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Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -13.5; over/under is 138 BOTTOM LINE: UCF takes on No. Houston after Keyshawn Hall scored 40 points in UCF's 95-89 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils.
UCF hosts the No. 10 Houston Cougars after Keyshawn Hall scored 40 points in UCF's 95-89 win against the Arizona State Sun Devils
The Cougars have won their last nine head-to-head meetings with UCF and are 20-3 in Big 12 regular-season conference games.
Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCF hosts No. 24 Oklahoma State after Kaitlin Peterson scored 33
The UCF Knights turned the ball over 19 times and trailed by 18 at halftime to the No. 3 team in the country Tuesday. Iowa State cruised at home.