McKenzie Milton leads 2026 class of UCF Athletics Hall of Fame inductees

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McKenzie Milton leads 2026 class of UCF Athletics Hall of Fame inductees
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The University of Central Florida announced its 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame class, headlined by former quarterback McKenzie Milton. Milton, who led the Knights to a 27-6 record between 2016 and 2018, currently serves as a quarterbacks coach on the staff of Scott Frost. He is joined in this year's induction group by former football head coach Mike Kruczek, soccer player Marissa Diggs, sprinter Octavious Freeman, volleyball setter Emily Mottola, and men's basketball player BJ Taylor. The selections honor significant individual achievements across the university’s athletic history. Kruczek coached the program for 19 seasons, while Mottola still holds the school's record for career assists. Taylor remains among the top scorers in the school's basketball program history, having appeared in the team's only NCAA Tournament win to date.

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  • McKenzie Milton recorded 9,761 total yards and 92 touchdowns during his three-season tenure at UCF.
  • Mike Kruczek posted a 36-30 record as the school's head football coach.
  • BJ Taylor ranks seventh all-time in scoring for the men's basketball team with 1,618 points.
  • Emily Mottola holds the school record with 5,923 career assists in volleyball.
  • Octavious Freeman earned nine first-team All-America honors during her track career.
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In three seasons as UCF's starting quarterback, McKenzie Milton led the Knights to a 27-6 record.

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