Jamichael Stillwell’s Two-Way Dominance Powering UCF’s Frontcourt
Jamichael Stillwell is wearing No. 4 for UCF, but he’s playing like a No. 1 option in the paint. The senior forward, who transferred from Milwaukee along with teammate BJ Fulks, has quickly established himself as a force on both ends of the floor. Through 20 games, he’s already racked up five double-doubles - and he’s not just doing it with flash, he’s doing it with grit.
Stillwell’s rebounding numbers jump off the stat sheet. He’s pulling down 3.42 offensive boards per game, which puts him fourth in the Big 12 and 25th in the nation.
That’s elite company. His career-high 10 offensive rebounds against VMI wasn’t just a personal milestone - it tied him for second all-time in UCF history for offensive rebounds in a single game.
That’s the kind of performance that doesn’t just show up in the box score - it changes the game’s momentum.
If he keeps this pace, Stillwell has a real shot at rewriting the Knights’ record books. He’s chasing the program’s single-season double-double record of 12, set by Tacko Fall back in 2016-17. Stillwell already posted 16 double-doubles last season at Milwaukee, so he knows how to sustain that level of production.
And speaking of Tacko Fall, his 129 offensive rebounds in 2016-17 remain the single-season benchmark for UCF. Stillwell isn’t far off that trajectory.
While Fall was a true center, it’s worth noting that no forward in Knights history has ever cracked the 100 mark in offensive boards in a season. Stillwell’s already almost halfway there - and we’re not even into the final stretch yet.
Even before conference play really got rolling, Stillwell was making his presence felt. His five double-doubles were tied for fifth-most in the Big 12 at the end of non-conference action.
In UCF history, only Keith Clanton (7 in 2012-13) and Tacko Fall (8 in 2016-17) have posted more in non-conference play. That puts Stillwell in some pretty rare air.
Bench Bringing the Heat
But Stillwell isn’t doing it alone. One of the biggest storylines of UCF’s 2025-26 season has been the depth - and the bench has been flat-out producing.
Six different players have led the team in scoring at some point this season. That kind of balance isn’t just a luxury, it’s a weapon.
The Knights are getting 25.5 points per game from their reserves, which ranks fifth in the Big 12. The high-water mark came early in the year when the bench poured in 51 points against Florida A&M on November 11 - a performance that turned heads and set the tone for what this second unit could do.
Historically, UCF’s most productive bench came during the 2010-11 season, when the reserves totaled 828 points at the same 25.5 per game clip. This year’s group is on a similar pace, already stacking up 504 points through 20 games. If they keep this up, they’ll be in the conversation as one of the most efficient benches in program history.
Among the standouts is sharpshooter Carmelo Pacheco. He’s made his living beyond the arc, scoring 90 of his 102 points from deep.
That’s not a typo - when Pacheco lets it fly, it’s usually from three. Last season, he ranked fourth in Division I in three-point percentage at 46.4%.
He’s a little off that pace this year, sitting at 38.9%, but he’s still a major threat every time he steps on the floor.
And it’s not just about scoring. The bench is crashing the glass, too.
They’ve already pulled down 220 rebounds - more than a third of the way toward matching last year’s unit, which set a program record with 475 boards. That kind of effort speaks to the culture Coach Johnny Dawkins has built - a team that competes hard no matter who’s on the floor.
With Stillwell anchoring the frontcourt and the bench bringing consistent energy and production, UCF is building something special this season. The numbers tell part of the story, but the eye test says even more: this team is deep, physical, and hungry. And they’re not done yet.