UMass basketball opponent scouting report: Game 8, Elon

The Minutemen take on the Phoenix at Noon on Saturday at MassMutual Center.

Let's take a look at UMass basketball's next opponent, the Elon Phoenix.

Elon | 6-3 (1-1, Southern Conference)

Game Quick Facts

Date: Saturday, Dec. 15
Time: Noon
Site: MassMutual Center, Springfield
TV: None
Radio: 105.5 FM WEEI, 1440 AM WEEI, 95.9 FM WATD

Projected lineup

• Austin Hamilton, G
So., 5-10, 180 lbs
9 G, 8 GS, 9.7 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.4 APG
• Jack Isenbarger, G
Jr., 6-2, 180 lbs
9 G, 9 GS, 13.9 PPG, 2.7 RPG
• Sebastian Koch, G
Jr., 6-8, 200 lbs.
9 G, 9 GS, 7.1 PPG, 4.6 RPG
• Ryley Beaumont, F
Jr., 6-7, 220 lbs.
9 G, 9 GS, 9.9 PPG, 5.9 RPG,
• Lucas Troutman, F
Sr., 6-10, 220 lbs.
9 G, 9 GS, 14.7 PPG, 6.0 RPG

Player to watch

Lucas Troutman, F

Troutman is a very skilled scorer, along with being the Phoenix's leading rebounder. Coach Matt Matheny said Friday that rebounding has been an issue at times for Elon, so if the Phoenix are to put up a challenge against the Minutemen, Troutman will have to both score and hit the glass.

Last Five Games

Nov. 21 — at South Carolina (65-53 W)
Nov. 24 — at VMI (81-90 L)
Nov. 28 — at Georgia Southern (55-50 W)
Dec. 1 — v. College of Charleston (54-56 L)
Dec. 4 — v. Dartmouth (71-49 W)

Notes

• Perimeter defense will once again be key for UMass. Elon shoots 24 three-pointers per game, and guard Sebastian Koch is 18 for 39 (46 percent) on the year.
• Both teams will want to get out in transition, but a more athletic UMass team will look to take better advantage of its opportunities.
• Look for mostly man-to-man defense from the Phoenix, but Matheny said he will go to a zone here and there.