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UCF competes for five-star recruit RJ Evans amid tough competition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:05 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

UCF competes for five-star recruit RJ Evans amid tough competition

Summary

UCF is in the running for five-star forward RJ Evans, a Class of 2029 prospect from The Academy of Central Florida. Evans is considering offers from UCF, Louisville, Kentucky, and Iowa as he prioritizes opportunity and fit ahead of potential NBA aspirations. UCF coach Johnny Dawkins aims to keep elite local talent, but faces significant competition from prestigious programs known for developing first-round picks. Previous recruits under Dawkins include four-star center Moustapha Thiam, who transferred after one season, and four-star forward Taylor Hendricks, who was drafted ninth overall in 2023 by the Utah Jazz. Evans, the son of former NBA player Reggie Evans, may choose UCF for increased playing time and development prospects.

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•RJ Evans is a five-star forward and Class of 2029 prospect.
•UCF competes against Louisville, Kentucky, and Iowa for Evans.
•Evans emphasizes opportunity and fit in his recruitment.
•Johnny Dawkins has previously signed notable recruits like Hendricks and Thiam.
•The competition for Evans includes programs that develop NBA talent.

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12:05 AMYahoo Sports — UCF in Running for 5-Star Recruit Forward RJ Evans

What they're saying

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Johnny Dawkins looks to keep local elite talent home as the Knights battle blue-bloods for the son of NBA veteran Reggie Evans in a high-stakes recruiting showdown.
— Yahoo Sports

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