Updated: Magic's Banchero progress | Bianchi on coach changes | Varsity playoffs preview | New UF hire

Bianchi: UF and FSU both whiff on Kiffin: Gators land UCF’s almost-hire, ‘Noles get stuck with Norvell • State semifinals preview: X-factors key for Lake Mary, Jones, Bishop Moore

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Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up Updated: Magic's Banchero progress | Bianchi on coach changes | Varsity playoffs preview | New UF hire Magic upgrade Paolo Banchero to questionable on NBA injury report Magic forward Paolo Banchero was averaging 21.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists through the first 12 games before his injury. Orlando hosts the Heat on Friday at Kia Center and there’s a chance he could return. Read more → Bianchi: UF and FSU both whiff on Kiffin: Gators land UCF's almost-hire, 'Noles get stuck with Norvell FSU athletic director Michael Alford reportedly negotiated with Lane Kiffin even though head coach Mike Norvell was still employed. Read more → State semifinals preview: X-factors key for Lake Mary, Jones, Bishop Moore Patrick Ryan, Landen Gaines and Peter Cannon give their teams the extra edge they need to be successful. Read more → UF to hire Buster Faulkner as Gators next offensive coordinator UF coach Jon Sumrall will hire Georgia Tech's Buster Faulkner as offensive coordinator to return explosiveness to the Gators' attack. Read more → Magic seek stronger start when hosting Heat: 'It's not a light switch' Unlike Monday's game vs. Chicago, the Magic weren't able to complete the comeback against the Spurs on Wednesday at Kia Center. Orlando hosts the Heat next. Read more → Former UF coach Billy Napier hired by James Madison University Former Florida coach Billy Napier has reportedly found a new home in a familiar spot, landing at James Madison University of the Sun Belt Conference. Read more → UCF faces another rebuild at quarterback heading into 2026 season The Knights could lose three quarterbacks from this season, but have added pair of talented freshmen to a unit that will look different next season. Read more → Beede's Breakdown: Magic outlasted by Spurs as comeback falls short After hosting the Spurs on Wednesday, the Orlando Magic wrap up their three-game homestand Friday at Kia Center against the Miami Heat. Read more → Still only non-contact work for rehabbing Magic star Paolo Banchero: 'We miss him' Magic coach Jamahl Mosley shared the latest information about Orlando star Paolo Banchero at Wednesday morning shootaround. "We miss him, there's no mistakes about that one," Mosley said before the Magic hosted the Spurs. Read more → Gators ink 15 to 2026 class, beating top competition for some commits amid coaching change The Early Signing Period arrived for Florida with new head coach Jon Sumrall still coaching Tulane but the Gators still inked 15 players. Read more →

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