Xavier plays its next game on Monday at the Cintas Center at 8:30. The game will be televised on FS1.
Here’s a look at the matchup against the Broncos.
PG: #0 Brenton Knapper SR (6-0, 175)
*Played in 33 games and started one last season for Santa Clara
*6.0 ppg (21.1% FG, 2-13 3PT), 2.5 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.0 spg, 2.0 to, 23 mpg
*Small point guard with impressive athleticism
*More of a setup man and defender than a scorer
*Off to a slow start shooting but is a career 36.7% 3-point shooter and shot 43% last year
*70.4% on finishes at the rim last season despite lack of size
SG: #1 Christian Hammond SO (6-4, 195)
*Redshirted last season after playing 19 games and starting twice as a freshman for Santa Clara
*12.5 ppg (47.4% FG, 28.6% 3PT), 8.5 rpg, 3.0 apg, 2.5 spg, 2.0 to, 29.5 mpg
*Role-playing wing who blends in
*Has been active early with spot-up and transition opportunities
*Rebounding well on the defensive end through the first few games but not a very strong or athletic player
*Had five steals and a block on defense over the first two games
