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Central Florida's Aubrey Dawkins (15) shoots while defended by Duke's Zion Williamson, left, and RJ Barrett during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C. Sunday, March 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Heartbreak for UCF dad, son as Dawkins game-winner rolls out

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, March 20, 2019 photo, Colt Kohler, 11, gets a high-five from Central Florida center Tacko Fall, as dad Erik Kohler looks on as UCF departs for the NCAA college basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. Fall, at 7-foot-6 the tallest player in the game, at last gets to appear on the game's biggest stage when UCF opens the NCAA Tournament on the college basketball's biggest stage. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Game’s tallest player Tacko Fall and UCF ready for NCAAs

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Central Florida center Tacko Fall (24) dunks over, from left to right, Houston forward Brison Gresham (55), forward Breaon Brady and guard Armoni Brooks (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Central Florida beats No. 8 Houston 69-64

Associated Press

Central Florida's Djordjije Mumin (33), Tacko Fall (24), Terrell Allen (2) and others celebrate the end of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Laura Chramer)

UCF upsets No. 24 Alabama 65-62

By DREW HILL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2017, file photo, Central Florida center Tacko Fall (24) is introduced before an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, in Orlando, Fla. The tallest player in college basketball strolls the campus at UCF _ not your traditional basketball power. But anybody in the NBA or college hoops who doesn't know 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall should get up to speed on the 21-year-old from Senegal. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay, File)

UCF’s Tacko Fall is 7-foot-6, and his game is still growing

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

UCF coach Johnny Dawkins gets 1-year contract extension

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 11, 2017, file photo, Central Florida's Tacko Fall (24) guards SMU's Ben Moore during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the American Athletic Conference tournament semifinals,in Hartford, Conn. UCF's 7-foot-6 sophomore center Tacko Fall decided this spring to explore his NBA options, but all indications are he is finding out that his best option may be to return to school for another season. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

UCF’s 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall does pre-draft workout with Magic

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2016, file photo, Stanford head coach Johnny Dawkins talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against California , in Stanford, Calif. UCF was expected to be in rebuild mode during Johnny Dawkins' first year, but after building around a 7-foot-6 anchor, amassing 24 wins and a fortuitous scheduling conflict, the coach has put the Knights on the proverbial basketball map. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

UCF’s decision to hire Johnny Dawkins paying major dividends

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

NIT champion Stanford regroups after losing key scorers

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

East rolls over West 87-75 in NABC All-Star Game

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Stanford center Stefan Nastic (4) and Dayton forward/center Matt Kavanaugh (35) vie for a loose ball during the first half in a South regional semifinal game at the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Memphis, Tenn. (Associated Press)

Dayton tops Stanford 82-72 to reach Elite Eight

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Stanford guard Chasson Randle (5) walks off the court after the second half in a regional semifinal game against Dayton at the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. Dayton won 82-72. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Stanford falls to Dayton 82-72 in NCAA tournament

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Dayton head coach Archie Miller watches practice with his daughter Leah Grace at the NCAA college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. Dayton plays Stanford in a regional semifinal on Thursday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Dayton, Stanford trying to extend dream runs

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Stanford's Josh Huestis (24) and Dwight Powell (33) celebrate as Kansas' Conner Frankamp, right, heads toward the sideline at the end of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 23, 2014, in St. Louis. Stanford won 60-57. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Stanford prepares for Sweet 16 vs. Dayton

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Stanford's Josh Huestis (24) and Dwight Powell (33) celebrate as Kansas' Conner Frankamp, right, heads toward the sideline at the end of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 23, 2014, in St. Louis. Stanford won 60-57. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Stanford prepares for Sweet 16 vs. Dayton

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Kansas' Andrew Wiggins laughs at question during a news conference for the third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 22, 2014, in St. Louis. Kansas is scheduled to play Stanford on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kansas gets Stanford in 3rd round of NCAA tourney

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

New Mexico's Cameron Bairstow (41) blocks a shot by Stanford's Dwight Powell (33) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Stanford knocks off No. 7 New Mexico

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2012, file photo, Stanford coach Johnny Dawkins calls to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C. If Johnny Dawkins and Craig Neal were still playing _ instead of coaching _ against each other, there's no doubt which one you'd pick. The two will be back on opposing benches Friday night March 21, 2014, 28 years after they faced off as players. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Dawkins has learned to avoid outside pressure

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Stanford coach Johnny Dawkins encourages his team in the second half of an NCAA Pac-12 conference tournament college basketball game against Washington State, Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Las Vegas. Stanford won 74-63. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Stanford returns to NCAAs for first time since ‘08

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Stanford coach Johnny Dawkins encourages his team in the second half of an NCAA Pac-12 conference tournament college basketball game against Washington State, Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Las Vegas. Stanford won 74-63. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Stanford returns to NCAAs for first time since ‘08

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press