Dexter Lyons - Men's Basketball (2002-04) - UCF Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Dexter Lyons made an immediate impact after transferring from Daytona Beach Community College, becoming UCF’s premier scoring threat. Lyons played a pivotal role on both ends of the floor, helping UCF to two consecutive ASUN Championship Game appearances, including the 2004 conference title and an NCAA Tournament berth. Renowned for his two-way game, he posted 18.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game as a senior, shooting 54% from the field and 44% from three-point range while his 567 points rank as the fourth-highest single season in UCF’s Division I era. That same year, Lyons swept Atlantic Sun honors (Defensive Player of the Year, First-Team All-Conference, Tournament MVP) and became the first player in school history to record a triple-double (14 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists vs. Troy on Jan. 11, 2003). After college, Lyons built a successful pro career overseas, competing in Holland, Turkey, Luxembourg, Spain (winning two titles), France, Japan, and the Dominican Republic. His international stints highlighted his adaptability and skill, and he’s continued to impact the sport as a coach and mentor, working with student-athletes in Atlanta. His UCF legacy endures as an elite scorer and defensive stopper who could take over games when it mattered most.