The Knights, in the program's 52nd season of basketball, are led by fifth-year head coach Johnny Dawkins and played their home games at the Addition Financial Arena on the university's main campus in Orlando, Florida.

They defeated East Carolina in the first round of the AAC tournament before losing in the quarterfinals to Memphis.

8 seed in the AAC tournament, which was ultimately cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sources: On October 28, The American released the preseason Poll and other preseason awards[6] Roster Last update: July 27, 2020 UCF will start a series with Michigan beginning this season in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

[7] Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Knights' schedule is subject to change, including the cancellation or postponement of individual games, the cancellation of the entire season, or games played either with minimal fans or without fans in attendance and just essential personnel.