The James Madison Dukes is the men's basketball team representing James Madison University. They compete in the NCAA Division I level in the Sun Belt Conference. The Dukes have won the Conference tournament five times. The team made six NCAA tournament appearances and also qualified twice in the Division II NCAA tournament. They play their home games at the Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
James Madison Dukes Basketball Head Coach 2024-2025
Preston Spradlin is the James Madison Dukes head coach for the 2024-2025 season. Spradlin joined the Dukes after his tenure as head coach at Morehead State University. He won two OVC Championship tournaments in 2021 and 2024, and two OVC regular season Championships in 2023 and 2024 for Morehead State. He also received the OVC Coach of the Year in 2021 and 2023.
Preston Spradlin Physical Attributes
| Age | 37 years old (December 30, 1986) |
Preston Spradlin Age
As of January 2025, Preston Spradlin is 37 years old and was born on December 30, 1986
James Madison Dukes basketball Head Coach year by year
Here is the list of James Madison Dukes men's basketball team head coaches year by year:
| Tenure | Coach | Record |
| 1969–1971 | Charles Branscom | 20–17 |
| 1971–1972 | Dean Ehlers | 16–7 |
| 1972–1985 | Lou Campanelli | 238–118 |
| 1985–1988 | John Thurston | 31–44 |
| 1988 | Tom McCorry | 4–7 |
| 1988–1997 | Lefty Driesell | 159–111 |
| 1997–2004 | Sherman Dillard | 93–106 |
| 2004–2008 | Dean Keener | 31–85 |
| 2008–2016 | Matt Brady | 139–127 |
| 2016–2020 | Louis Rowe | 34–64 |
| 2020–2024 | Mark Byington | 68–40 |
| 2024–present | Preston Spradlin | 4–4 |
James Madison Dukes Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff 2024-2025
Here is the list of all the coaching staff of the James Madison Dukes men's basketball team for the 2024-2025 season:
| Position | Title |
| Head Coach | Preston Spradlin |
| Associate Head Coach | Scott Combs |
| Associate Head Coach | Dominic Lombardi |
| Assistant Coach | Cason Burk |
| Assistant Coach/Director of Operations | Dionte Ferguson |
| Assistant Coach/Player Development and Recruiting | Calvin Baker |
| Graduate Assistant | Jordan Thomas |
| Graduate Assistant | John Dougherty |
Assistant Coach
Scott Combs, Dominic Lombardi, Cason Burk, Dionte Ferguson, and Calvin Baker are appointed as the assistant coaches of the James Madison Dukes men's basketball team as of January 2025.
Scott Combs, Cason Burk, Dionte Ferguson, and Dominic Lombardi all joined the coaching staff in 2024, whereas Calvin Baker will be in his fifth season for the James Madison Dukes in 2024.
James Madison Dukes Men’s Basketball Support Staff 2024-2025
| Title | Name |
| Sport Administrator | Geoff Polglase |
| Duke Club | Scooter Renkin |
| Strength & Conditioning | George Boulos |
| Administrative Assistant | Jessica Brown |
| Athletic Trainer | Cory Kaplan |
| Academic Coach / Mentor | Kathy Frederick |
| Strength & Conditioning | Nick Phillips |
| Fan Engagement | Brandon Wimberly |
| Communications | Brett Beecham |
| Sports Nutrition | Eric Baum |
| Creative Services | Melissa Wyant |
FAQs on James Madison Dukes
A. James Madison Dukes compete in the Sun Belt Conference.
A. James Madison Dukes play at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
A. Preston Spradlin is the head coach of James Madison Dukes.
A. The James Madison Dukes colors are purple and gold.
