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Johnny Dawkins extends contract with UCF basketball for three years

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:03 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Johnny Dawkins extends contract with UCF basketball for three years

Summary

UCF Knights men's basketball coach Johnny Dawkins received a contract extension worth $7.8 million on July 22, six weeks after leading the team to its second NCAA Tournament bid. Dawkins, who is set to turn 63 in September, reflects on his legacy, stating much is still to be determined. In his decade at UCF, he has guided the Knights to notable achievements, including victories against ranked opponents. However, the program will face significant roster changes for the upcoming season after key players opted for the NBA or transferred to rival teams.

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By the Numbers

•Dawkins leads UCF into its second NCAA Tournament appearance in 2026.
•He has 189 wins at UCF, needing 11 to reach 200.
•The Knights lost several key players to graduation and transfers.
•Junior center John Bol is among the returning players for UCF.
•UCF's upcoming non-conference schedule includes games against Vanderbilt and Boston College.

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9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Johnny Dawkins on UCF basketball legacy: 'It's still to be determined'

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The UCF Knights announced a three-year contract extension worth $7.8 million for longtime men's basketball coach Johnny Dawkins in May.
— Yahoo Sports

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