Where UCF basketball, coach Johnny Dawkins stand on possible new contract
UCF basketball coach Johnny Dawkins is entering the final year of his contract after March Madness. The two sides have discussed a new deal.
Fresh off their first March Madness appearance in seven years, the UCF Knights' next order of business could be quickly locking up their head coach. Johnny Dawkins , 62, is set to enter the final year of his current contract — a two-year extension signed after the 2023-24 campaign. According to an executive summary of the deal, provided by UCF's athletics department, Dawkins earned $2.
1 million this past season, plus a $50,000 bonus for the Knights' at-large selection into the NCAA Tournament. He is due $2. 2 million for 2026-27, though the contract is not guaranteed and the school would not need to pay any sort of buyout to make a change.
Terry Mohajir, UCF’s vice president and director of athletics, said the two sides have held discussions about an extension. "You guys know I love UCF," Dawkins said. "I have been here for over a decade.
Of course, I don't handle those things. All I was thinking about was winning this game here today. So I haven't had a chance to think about anything other than that.