The news was first reported by Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel.
The UCF Knights men’s basketball head coach has signed a contract extension that will keep him around through the 2026-27 season. Dawkins’ annual compensation will jump up from $1.7 million to $2 million this upcoming season and it will eventually become $2.2 million for the 2026-27 season.
In a statement, Dawkins expressed his happiness at being given the extension
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Johnny Dawkins Agrees to Contract Extension through 2026-27
UCF signs Dawkins to a two-year extension
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