UCF basketball breaks into AP Top 25 poll for first time since 2019

UCF forward Jordan Burks, front left, goes after a loose ball against Kansas forward Flory Bidunga during the second half of their game on Saturday. The Knights upset the Jayhawks, 81-75, propelling them into the AP top 25 rankings for the first time since 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux)UCF basketball’s thrilling upset victory against then-No. 17 Kansas on Saturday has propelled the Knights into the Associated Press top 25 rankings for the first time since 2019.

The Knights (12-1, 1-0 Big 12) came in at No. 25 in this week’s rankings, making their first appearance since March 4, 2019. This comes two days after the team beat the Jayhawks 81-75 in front of a nearly sold-out Addition Financial…