ORLANDO - Dior Johnson opened the season with a strong two-game performance, scoring 69 points to earn a spot on the Lute Olson National Player of the Week list and Big 12 Starting Five honors.
The redshirt senior tallied 41 points in the Black and Gold's season opener against FGCU, going 13-of-15 from the field and a perfect 4-of-4 from beyond the arc. In the Knights' second win of the season, Johnson recorded 28 points, seven rebounds and two steals against Yale.
Through the first two games, Johnson averaged 34.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 68.8% from the field. He also extended his streak of 20-point performances to six games. His 41-point outing against FGCU marked the first time a Big 12 player scored 40 or more points in a season opener.
The Knights are set to host South Alabama on Tuesday, Nov. 10 followed by Georgia Southern on Friday, Nov. 13.
About the Lute Olson Award
The Lute Olson award is presented annually to the top player in Division I college basketball. The award voting panel is made up of current division I coaches, athletic administrators, and senior College Insider staff members.
About UCF Athletics
UCF is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. Our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically, and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the University. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as "Orlando's Hometown Team". To learn more about UCF and Athletics, please visit our websites at www.ucf.edu and www.ucfknights.com.