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WATCH: UCF Coaches Johnny Dawkins, Sytia Messer Speak at Basketball Media Day

UCFSportsOn3by: Brandon Helwig10/14/25UCFSports

UCF hosted its annual preseason Basketball Media Day on Monday as head coaches Johnny Dawkins and Sytia Messer met with the media to preview their respective programs.

The men’s team will play an exhibition game at Duke next Tuesday, Oct. 21 before a home exhibition vs. LSU on Sunday, Nov. 26. The women have one exhibition scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 28 vs. Edward Waters.

Both teams tip off the 2025-26 regular season on Monday, Nov. 3, in a home doubleheader at Addition Financial Arena with the men facing Hofstra and the women squaring off against Bethune-Cookman.

MBB Coach Johnny Dawkins

WBB Coach Sytia Messer


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