The former leading scorer struggled to find his rhythm in a narrow season-opening victory, failing to record a point as the Knights’ revamped backcourt dynamic began taking shape.

Riley Kugel’s first basket back at UCF came less than two minutes into the exhibition game. The jump shot near the top of the key drew a raucous cheer from the several hundred people in attendance for the free exhibition game against Rollins College at Addition Financial Arena on Sunday. It was his first collegiate points since UCF’s 75-71 loss to UCLA in the first round of the NCAA Tournament ...

Riley Kugel stopped, fixed his hair and posed for a video before settling into his seat for a round of interviews during UCF’s men’s basketball media day Monday. It seemed improbable, considering the former Dr. Phillips High standout thought his college career was over in March. Welcome to college athletics in 2026. Kugel is back with the Knights after an Indiana Circuit Court judge in ...

A legal breakthrough clears the path for the dynamic guard to rejoin Johnny Dawkins’ squad, bringing elite three-level scoring and NBA-caliber talent back to the Knights’ backcourt.

Legal victories bring the Knights' leading scorer to the brink of a surprising return, promising Coach Johnny Dawkins a versatile offensive weapon and elite perimeter defensive anchor.

Thanks to a second favorable legal ruling, guard Riley Kugel has another layer of protection to pursue another season of college basketball.

A legal breakthrough paves the way for the dynamic scoring guard to rejoin Johnny Dawkins, potentially bolstering the Knights’ perimeter defense and postseason aspirations for the upcoming season.1

With a recent ruling by a Dallas County court, Riley Kugel and Phillip Dunnam are set to return to college sports in 2026-27, but will they be with the UCF Knights?

A Dallas court ruling opens the door for standout safety Phillip Dunnam and high-scoring guard Riley Kugel to reclaim their college careers following eligibility disputes.