ELON PHOENIX MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Billy Taylor has built Elon's basketball program into a competitive force within the Colonial Athletic Association, evidenced by the Phoenix's 14-13 record this season anchored by scoring 81.0 points per game against opponents averaging 78.2. Operating from the Schar Center on Elon University's campus in North Carolina—home to roughly 7,117 students since the school's 1889 founding—the program maintains a 16-player roster competing in CAA conference play. The Phoenix's home-court advantage is substantial, with an 8-6 record in front of home crowds compared to 6-7 on the road, while their 5-5 conference mark positions them squarely in the middle of league standings heading into the stretch run.
Elon basketball operates within a careful balance of offensive efficiency and defensive consistency. The team's 81.0 PPG output exceeds their opponents' 78.2, a narrow but meaningful margin that reflects Taylor's offensive-minded coaching philosophy in the CAA. Though the away record of 6-7 suggests vulnerability on neutral floors, the home strength and consistent scoring output demonstrate a program capable of competing with league rivals when circumstances favor execution and familiarity.
KEY FACTS
| School | Elon University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Elon, North Carolina |
| Venue | Schar Center |
| Head Coach | Billy Taylor |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Alex Brabec | G |
| 3 | Ja'Juan Carr | G |
| 0 | Bryson Cokley | G |
| 7 | Chandler Cuthrell | F |
| 4 | Iker Garmendia | F |
| 12 | Isaac Harrell | F |
| 22 | Ned Hull | G |
| 8 | DeMarco Johnson | G |
| 6 | Kacper Klaczek | F |
| 5 | Caleb Middleton | C |
| 1 | Trey O'Neil | G |
| 25 | Alex Olander | F |
| 11 | Randall Pettus II | G |
| 33 | Bryson Spell | F |
| 13 | Savion Taylor | G |
| 10 | Austin Williams | G |
SEASON RECORD
14-18
Overall
8-8
Home
6-10
Away
5-8
Conference
78.1 PPG / 77.9 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 | Belmont Abbey Crusaders | W 99-51 |
| Nov 8 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | W 92-90 |
| Nov 13 | Marshall Thundering Herd | L 89-96 |
| Nov 16 | Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | W 95-84 |
| Nov 21 | Miami Hurricanes | L 72-99 |
| Nov 24 | App State Mountaineers | W 88-53 |
| Nov 29 | Mercer Bears | L 84-91 |
| Dec 4 | Furman Paladins | L 88-97 |
| Dec 6 | Wofford Terriers | W 73-52 |
| Dec 13 | Northern Illinois Huskies | W 85-79 |
| Dec 18 | Richmond Spiders | W 73-70 |
| Dec 20 | Virginia Tech Hokies | L 81-82 |
| Dec 22 | Greensboro College Pride | W 97-63 |
| Dec 30 | Northeastern Huskies | W 103-91 |
| Dec 31 | Charleston Cougars | L 81-85 |
| Jan 9 | North Carolina A&T Aggies | W 69-64 |
| Jan 11 | Campbell Fighting Camels | W 83-82 |
| Jan 16 | Northeastern Huskies | L 78-85 |
| Jan 17 | Hofstra Pride | W 89-85 |
| Jan 23 | Towson Tigers | L 59-72 |
| Jan 24 | Charleston Cougars | L 70-80 |
| Jan 30 | William & Mary Tribe | W 79-76 |
| Jan 31 | Stony Brook Seawolves | L 68-72 |
| Feb 6 | Hampton Pirates | L 79-87 |
| Feb 7 | Drexel Dragons | L 77-82 |
| Feb 13 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks | L 54-65 |
| Feb 14 | William & Mary Tribe | W 81-78 |
| Feb 22 | North Carolina A&T Aggies | L 82-102 |
| Feb 27 | Towson Tigers | L 56-58 |
| Feb 28 | Monmouth Hawks | L 57-73 |
| Mar 4 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks | L 57-76 |
| Mar 8 | William & Mary Tribe | L 62-72 |
ANALYTICS
+0.3
Pt Diff
L5
Streak
50.1%
SOS
#208
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.4129
106.4
Adj O
109.7
Adj D
OTHER SPORTS AT ELON
COASTAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
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- College of Charleston (South Carolina) College of Charleston (South Carolina)
- Drexel Dragons
- Hampton Pirates
- Hofstra Pride
- Monmouth Hawks
- North Carolina A&T State North Carolina A&T State
- Northeastern Huskies
- Stony Brook Stony Brook
- Towson Tigers
- North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks
- William & Mary William & Mary
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North Carolina Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Elon Men's Basketball compete in?
- Elon Phoenix Men's Basketball competes in the Coastal Athletic Association conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Elon play men's basketball home games?
- Elon Men's Basketball plays home games at Schar Center in Elon, NC.
- Who is the head coach of Elon Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Elon Phoenix Men's Basketball is Billy Taylor.
- When was Elon Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Elon Men's Basketball is not currently available.