UCF's Themus Fulks Discusses Team Chemistry, BYU Win on Podcast

Knights guard talks about his journey to Orlando, late-season push, and NCAA Tournament hopes

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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UCF point guard Themus Fulks joined the UCFast Cast podcast to discuss his path to the Knights, the team's late-season success, and the significance of their recent road win over BYU. Fulks, who ranks second in the Big 12 in assists per game, talked about the challenges of building chemistry with so many new faces on the roster and the mindset the team had going into the BYU game.

Why it matters

Fulks' performance and leadership have been crucial to UCF's 20-8 overall record and 9-7 mark in the Big 12. The Knights are making a push for the NCAA Tournament, and Fulks' insights provide a behind-the-scenes look at the team's growth and development throughout the season.

The details

Fulks, a senior who has played at several schools before landing at UCF, discussed how his previous visit to Orlando with Milwaukee left an impression that led to his transfer decision. He also talked about the team's early "storming" period as they worked to build chemistry, but noted that trust has grown as the season has progressed. Fulks described the atmosphere at BYU's Marriott Center, where the Knights pulled off a 97-84 upset of the then-No. 19 Cougars.

  • UCF is currently 20-8 overall and 9-7 in the Big 12 conference.
  • Fulks broke UCF's single-season assist record in the win at BYU, now sitting at 184 assists and counting.
  • The podcast was recorded after UCF's 97-84 road win at then-No. 19 BYU on February 24, 2026.

The players

Themus Fulks

A senior point guard for the UCF Knights who ranks second in the Big 12 and ninth nationally with 7.0 assists per game. He is also second on the team in scoring at 14.1 points per game.

Johnny Dawkins

The head coach of the UCF Knights basketball team. Dawkins is a Duke legend who had his jersey retired by the Blue Devils and then played in the NBA.

Waden Charles

A football player for the UCF Knights who previously played at BYU.

Duane Thomas Jr.

A football player for the UCF Knights who also previously played at BYU.

Jamichael Stillwell

A UCF Knights basketball player who is described as the strongest player on the team.

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What they’re saying

“We treated it like a championship game. We knew how big that game was for what we want to do this season. We knew BYU had a really good team, and we felt like it was a chance to show people who we are. There's a lot of hype around us, but not everybody believes the way we believe. I felt like we went in there with the right mindset, shots were falling, we had a really good game plan, and we took care of business.”

— Themus Fulks, UCF Knights Guard (UCFast Cast)

“Coach Dawkins is a Duke legend, for real. He went to Duke, broke records, had his jersey in the rafters and then played in the league. In college, he was more of a combo guard, but in the NBA he transitioned more into being a point guard. That's good for me because I'm a point guard, so he's able to cater to me and relate to me. He can really relate to us in all aspects, on the court and off the court.”

— Themus Fulks, UCF Knights Guard (UCFast Cast)

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