UMass Minutemen vs. Richmond Spiders - News - January 05, 2022

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Trent Buttrick - Solid all-around showing at URButtrick finished with 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 80-72 loss to Richmond.

ImpactButtrick's season has been all over the place. He opened his Mass career by scoring in double-digits in seven straight games, then failed to do so in four of five prior to Wednesday. At 6-foot-8, 240 pounds, he offers size not everyone in the A-10 is equipped to handle. Perhaps this outing will restore some confidence and Buttrick will go on a nice run for the Minutemen and fantasy managers alike.

JANUARY 6, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Rich Kelly - Team-high 20 points at URKelly totaled 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt), five assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 80-72 loss to Richmond.

ImpactIt's the second time Kelly has gone for 20+ in the Minutemen's last four games. He doesn't do enough elsewhere to merit major fantasy consideration, averaging 1.9 boards and 3.5 assists, but if this scoring uptick continues in conference, there can be some appeal. Kelly is worth monitoring as such.

JANUARY 6, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Tyler Burton - Consecutive double-doublesBurton recorded 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and three steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 80-72 victory over Massachusetts.

ImpactBurton has now posted double-doubles in back to back games and in three of his last five contests. He's failed to reach double-digit points just once all year, and failed to hit five boards only once, proving to be the most consistent option for the Spiders.

JANUARY 6, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Jacob Gilyard - Team-high 17 points WednesdayGilyard registered 17 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and four steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 80-72 victory over Massachusetts.

ImpactIt marked the third time Gilyard has handed out 10+ assists this season, as he's averaging a career-high 6.5 in his fifth season. We noted in our weekly waiver column his scoring and shooting have been far below career norms, and while it's okay for him to be more of a distributor, the Spiders need Gilyard's shots to fall if they are to achieve their season goals. We also noted a softer schedule on the immediate horizon. The buy low window here may be closing.

JANUARY 6, 2022•ROTOWIRE

UMass men's basketball falls to Richmond during A-10 openerThe UMass men's basketball team's record still remains above .500 at 7-6 despite Wednesday's loss.

JANUARY 6, 2022•MASSLIVE.COM

Gilyard leads Richmond past UMass 80-72

Jacob Gilyard posted 17 points and 10 assists as Richmond topped UMass 80-72

JANUARY 6, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Noah Fernandes - Among starters WednesdayFernandes will rejoin the starting five Wednesday.

ImpactWednesday marks the 11th game of the season in which Fernandes will start for the Minutemen. In 33.6 minutes per game, Fernandes averages 16.8 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 5, 2022•ROTOWIRE

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