The 2026-27 NBA season is underway, and among the hundreds of players chasing NBA Finals glory, a pair of them entered the league from the UCF Knights.

Below is a guide to both of UCF's alums in the NBA and how much impact they could have for their respective teams this season:

Taylor Hendricks, Memphis Grizzlies

Tacko Fall, Philadelphia 76ers

1. Taylor Hendricks, Memphis Grizzlies

Mar 25, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks (22) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs center Bismack Biyombo (18) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

After getting traded from the Utah Jazz to the Memphis Grizzlies last season, forward Taylor Hendricks is back with the Grizzlies to begin the 2026-27 season, his fourth season in the NBA.

Last season, between both of his teams, Hendricks played in 59 games, averaged 7.4 points per game and 3.7 rebounds per game and shot 45.9% from the floor.…