UCF Editz by Rell

I have had multiple people reach out about what is going on at UCF with the new QB and all of the "drama" tied to it. I figured it is best to just posted a general message instead of answering every DM. Let me be very clear from the start, this is not a KJ 2.0 situation. It was VERY clear the moment KJ stepped foot on campus that it was not going to work. I see no need to rehash that chapter of UCF football, but know these are absolutely nothing alike at all. With that said, I would not worry about anything as it pertains to Barnett and the upcoming season this fall. His recovery is being taken extremely slow on purpose to mitigate any/all complications. The recovery is for a procedure that was not serious at all (as it pertains to his availability) and was more an offseason "clean up" job done to better his health moving forward as he gets older. What the procedure was is not my place to say but if you are stressing out about it, I would tell you to take a breath and know it will be fine unless something drastically changes (which is highly unlikely). AB could realistically practice right now if the staff really wanted him to, but they see no need to rush him. He is still taking time to connect with his teammates, watching film, and doing everything you would want to see a QB doing. Anyone and Everyone I have spoken to about AB have had nothing but the highest praise for him as it pertains to his work ethic, preparation, and understanding of the game. I truly do understand why UCF fans are beginning to "panick" but I would tell you to spend that energy elsewhere. If you have followed my "reporting" over the years and trust in what I share, do not worry about the QB situation this fall. If somehow things do change and a unexpected issue arises, I will update you all. Until then though, enjoy your spring/summer as football season is nearly hear again. I hope to be able to catch some of you at the May 2nd practice to end the spring portion of the 2026 season.

The Behind-The-Scenes makes @jay_will6’s game saving play even crazier 😱 Jayden Williams on the UCFast Cast this week!

UCF’s 4 Star Freshman QB Rocco Marriott getting reps in practice, working on jet sweeps and wide route tree ⚔️ #UCF @LockedOn_UCF @mikegittens 👀

NEWS: Key Roseby has committed to UCF ⚔️ The 6’0” sophomore guard averaged 13.1 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 1.9 APG & 1.0 SPG this season at Stephen F. Austin.

NEWS: Wake Forest transfer Caitlyn Jones has committed to UCF. The 5-8 freshman averaged 8.3 ppg and 2.6 apg this season. TRACKER: on3.com/her/news/on3-2…

Former Stephen F. Austin guard Key Roseby has officially committed to @UCF_WBB as coach Gabe Lazo’s second addition at the helm of the program. Roseby is coming off a sophomore campaign where she was named to the All-Southland First Team.

For over 25 years (basketball reference only lists hometowns from 2001 on) UCF MBB has had 0 players from the state of Indiana. They’ve added two within the last few days.

Booooommmmm

NEWS: Mikayla Johnson has committed to UCF ⚔️ The 6’1” junior guard averaged 13.0 PPG, 5.1 RPG & 1.1 APG this season at Pitt.

@jpgilbert You’re welcome

Boooooombam!!

UCF WBB snags one of the bigger names out of the mid major ranks, landing All-Southland 1st Team Wing Key Roseby. Fits Lazo’s style of defense and intensity very well, also averaged 13 points on 44/34/80 shooting percentages.

Had a great visit to @UCF_Football @CoachDrico #gonights @coach_frost @Coach_Martin95 @UCF_Recruiting @Andrew_Cherico @UCFSports @UCF_Football @DanPirtleUCF @TMossbrucker @Coach_GThompson @CoachJoshKatz @DanLaForestFB @trenchmenAC @CoachMathisWR @jugo_nueve @JGA_Recruit

@CoachGabeLazo Mira chacho, tu no dice BOOM! Tu dice BOOOOOOM-BA o TOOOOOOOOOMAAAA! Dale!

@jpgilbert Ok I will…

UCF casually grabbing two of the most exciting mid major players at the 3 spot in both MBB & WBB within the space of 5 minutes. #NotYourGrandfathersUCF

@jpgilbert Mira mira, no es BOOM! La pronunciación es BOMBA.. muy diferente

Had a great spring practice visit today @UCF_Football ! Looking forward to being back on campus and buildng the relationship in the future!! ⚔️⚔️ @Callaghan_UCF @CoachGrinch @CoachBeerUCF @UCF_Recruiting @coach_frost