Ithiel Horton scored 30 points and UCF overcame a 42-point effort by Memphis Kendric Davis, defeating the Tigers 107-104 in double overtime. Davis 42 points is his career high and is tied for the fifth most in program history. UCF forced overtime with a last-minute 3-pointer in regulation. Memphis Keonte Kennedy\u00a0came up with a steal and a dunk to tie the score at 87 with 15 seconds left in the first OT period. The Tigers Johnathan Lawson\u00a0nailed a contested 3-point shot from the corner to get Memphis within 105-104 with 14.7 seconds left in the second overtime. Central Florida put the game away with two free throws by Tyem Freeman before Davis missed a potential tying 3-pointer.
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) Taylor Hendricks scored 19 points as UCF beat Santa Clara 57-50 on Sunday night to win the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas. Hendricks was 7-of-15 shooting, including 3 for 10 from distance, and went 2 for 3 from the line for the Knights (4-1).
Now, let s get to this week s questions, which focus on how T.J. Otzelberger and his staff have had their early recruiting success, the latest with Iowa target transfer Filip Rebraca, how realistic Drake s chances are with Josh Dix, what s next for Iowa State football recruiting and where Iowa transfer CJ Fredrick will end up.
Why is T.J. Otzelberger having such early recruiting success?
There s no secret ingredient in recruiting. Some tactics work with some targets and fail miserably with others. Some prospects love a certain style of coaching. Others hate it.
Anyone who says they know how to land anybody in the country is a liar.