JAMES MADISON DUKES MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
James Madison basketball operates from Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg with a 15-player roster competing in the Sun Belt Conference. Preston Spradlin directs a program that finished 14-13 overall while posting a strong 11-3 home record, though road struggles contributed to a 3-10 mark away from campus. The Dukes scored 73.9 points per game against opponents averaging 74.6, indicating narrow margins in most contests during their inaugural season in the FBS conference.
Home court represents a significant advantage for the 22,224-student institution—Spradlin's team flipped a 5-5 conference record into something closer to .650 basketball when playing at Atlantic Union Bank Center. That 8-point differential between home and road performances reflects either the benefit of their home environment or areas requiring adjustment for travel-heavy conference schedules typical of Sun Belt membership. With just 15 players managing the season, depth management likely influenced both the competitive conference standing and shooting efficiency numbers that hovered near the opponent's average.
KEY FACTS
| School | James Madison University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Sun Belt Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Harrisonburg, Virginia |
| Venue | Atlantic Union Bank Center |
| Head Coach | Preston Spradlin |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Christian Brown | F |
| 23 | Ike Cornish | G |
| 10 | Cliff Davis | G |
| 2 | Bradley Douglas | G |
| 12 | Kose Egbule | G |
| 13 | Preston Fowler | F |
| 1 | Paul Jones III | G |
| 11 | Paul Lewis | G |
| 4 | Chance Lundy | G |
| 21 | Justin McBride | F |
| 33 | Gabe Newhof | F |
| 3 | Eddie Ricks III | F |
| 15 | Josh Stephen | G |
| 5 | Justin Taylor | G |
| 25 | Eli Wilborn | F |
SEASON RECORD
18-15
Overall
13-4
Home
5-11
Away
8-6
Conference
74.5 PPG / 73.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Akron Zips | L 71-85 |
| Nov 6 | Washington and Lee Generals | W 70-56 |
| Nov 9 | Coppin State Eagles | W 84-70 |
| Nov 13 | Longwood Lancers | L 72-82 |
| Nov 16 | Long Island University Sharks | L 79-88 |
| Nov 19 | Towson Tigers | W 81-75 |
| Nov 25 | Florida International Panthers | W 80-72 |
| Nov 26 | Omaha Mavericks | W 88-77 |
| Nov 29 | George Mason Patriots | L 66-82 |
| Dec 4 | North Carolina Central Eagles | W 67-62 |
| Dec 6 | Norfolk State Spartans | W 68-67 |
| Dec 18 | Old Dominion Monarchs | L 68-77 |
| Dec 20 | Georgia Southern Eagles | L 92-96 |
| Dec 30 | Arkansas Razorbacks | L 74-103 |
| Jan 3 | Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 78-74 |
| Jan 8 | Marshall Thundering Herd | L 64-66 |
| Jan 10 | Old Dominion Monarchs | W 70-69 |
| Jan 15 | App State Mountaineers | L 65-80 |
| Jan 17 | Marshall Thundering Herd | L 72-77 |
| Jan 23 | South Alabama Jaguars | L 83-90 |
| Jan 24 | Texas State Bobcats | W 82-57 |
| Jan 30 | Troy Trojans | W 73-64 |
| Jan 31 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles | L 65-73 |
| Feb 5 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 61-64 |
| Feb 7 | Toledo Rockets | W 73-71 |
| Feb 13 | Georgia State Panthers | W 81-79 |
| Feb 14 | App State Mountaineers | W 69-58 |
| Feb 19 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | W 67-65 |
| Feb 21 | Georgia State Panthers | W 80-65 |
| Feb 26 | Georgia Southern Eagles | W 82-66 |
| Feb 28 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | L 68-69 |
| Mar 4 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 87-72 |
| Mar 5 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles | L 80-86 |
ANALYTICS
+0.7
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
56.2%
SOS
#126
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.5871
107.4
Adj O
104.2
Adj D
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SUN BELT CONFERENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
- Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Arkansas State Red Wolves
- Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- Georgia Southern Eagles
- Georgia State Panthers
- Marshall Thundering Herd
- Old Dominion Monarchs
- Texas State Bobcats
- Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
- Troy Trojans
- Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
- Louisiana Monroe Warhawks
- South Alabama Jaguars
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Virginia Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does James Madison Men's Basketball compete in?
- James Madison Dukes Men's Basketball competes in the Sun Belt Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does James Madison play men's basketball home games?
- James Madison Men's Basketball plays home games at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA.
- Who is the head coach of James Madison Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of James Madison Dukes Men's Basketball is Preston Spradlin.
- When was James Madison Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for James Madison Men's Basketball is not currently available.