UCF Knights Earn NCAA Tournament Bid

0:00On March 15th, the UCF Knight's men's basketball team is set to return to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2019. Bracket experts give them strong odds of getting in during the selection show on Sunday night at 6 p.m. on CBS. Coach Johnny Dawkins and his squad have built a solid resume to earn a spot in March madness. Most projections point to a ten-seed as the sweet spot for the Knights that lines them up against a seven-seed in the first round, which historically offers better chances than other early match-ups. It also keeps them away from powerhouse one-seeds like Duke or Arizona for as long as possible. UCF fans are buzzing with hope after the team's strong season. The Knights have never advanced past the second round in their Division I history, but a favorable draw could change that. Everyone knows deeper runs start with smart seating. There's still a small risk of landing as an 11-seed in the first four games in Dayton, Ohio. That would mean two wins just to reach the main bracket, adding extra pressure and injury risks.

1:02A shift in the bubble from today's Atlantic 10 title game between VCU and Dayton could push them there. Whatever the call, the Knights are ready for a big stage. Keep an eye on the reveal to see how far this journey might go.