UCF to compete in Las Vegas basketball tournament

UCF has accepted an invitation to participate in the inaugural College Basketball Crown, a 16-team tournament in Las Vegas. This tournament is organized by FOX Sports and Anschutz Entertainment Group. UCF is one of the top two Big 12 teams not in the NCAA Tournament, joining Arizona State. The tournament will begin on March 31, with UCF facing Oregon State on April 1. This marks UCF's third straight postseason appearance, following two National Invitation Tournament berths in previous seasons. The Knights recently lost to Kansas in the Big 12 tournament.