Since the program began in 1969, the UCF Knights have only made it to the Final Four once, but some exciting players have passed through their ranks.
Today, basketball betting can be done on the Knights’ NCAAB odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
My top five Knights can be found below.
Who Are the Best Central Florida Knights Basketball Players?
| Rank | Player | Position | Knights Years |
| 1 | Jermaine Taylor | G | 2005-2009 |
| 2 | Bo Clark | F | 1975-1980 |
| 3 | Keith Clanton | G | 2009-2013 |
| 4 | Mike Clark | G | 1969-1973 |
| 5 | Ken Leeks | C | 1988-1992 |
1. Jermaine Taylor
Taylor was with UCF from 2005 to 2009, and he was an Associated Press honorable mention All-American, the Conference USA Player of the Year, and first and second-team All-Conference USA.
Over his career, he had 1,979 points (third in program history), including 812 during the 2008-09 season (the most in a single season).
He also had 45 points against Rice that year, which is fourth among single-game scoring.
2. Bo Clark
Clark suited up for UCF from 1975 to 1980, and today, he stands as UCF’s all-time leading scorer with 2,866 points.
Not only that, but he holds each of the next three single-season scoring marks after Taylor.
Additionally, he holds the top three single-game scoring records, including 70 against Florida Memorial during the 1976-77 season.
Clark also contributed 302 assists (ninth).
The program retired his No. 23, and he was four-time All-Sunshine State Conference.
3. Keith Clanton
Clanton was with UCF from 2009 to 2013. He had 1,718 points (sixth), 1,000 rebounds (first), and 227 blocks (second).
He was first and second-team All-Conference USA and was a member of both the Conference USA All-Defensive and All-Freshman squads.
4. Mike Clark
Clark played for UCF from 1969 to 1973. He had 2,085 points (second) and 361 assists (fourth).
During the 1970-71 season, he had 718 points (fifth) and 153 assists (second).
5. Ken Leeks
Leeks played for UCF from 1988 to 1992, where he recorded 1,763 points (fifth), 942 rebounds (second), and 141 blocks (third).
He also holds the school record for rebounds per game (8.8).
He was All-Sunshine State Conference during the 1990-91 season.
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