JMU hired former Morehead State men’s basketball head coach Preston Spradlin for the same position. Spradlin has been the head coach at Morehead State for the past eight seasons. 

JMU men’s basketball ended its historic 32-4 season with a loss against Duke in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. Before that game, the Dukes won an NCAA-best 14 consecutive games — the second time they hit that mark during the season — and several of its players had career-best seasons.

• After four seasons as head coach of JMU men's basketball Mark Byington is leaving to go to Vanderbilt for the same position. 
• With the Dukes recent success, including a win in the NCAA Tournament, they're in a better position to hire a coach than four years ago. 
•  Candidates include Russel Turner (UC Irvine), Robert Jones (Norfolk State) and more. 

JMU men’s basketball head coach Mark Byington finalized a deal to become the next head coach at Vanderbilt, ESPN reported Monday afternoon. The Dukes fell to Duke 93-55 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night, finishing the season 32-4 (15-3 Sun Belt). 

JMU men's basketball season ended in a loss to Duke in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The Dukes finish their season 32-4 (15-3 Sun Belt).

JMU men's basketball will play in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1983 on Sunday at 5:15 p.m. Former players from the '83 team remember the Dukes' last run to the second round well, and are proud to see JMU's return.

Redshirt senior guard Noah Freidel has traveled to 11 JMU basketball games this season and made the trip to Brooklyn for the Dukes’ NCAA Tournament appearance. Freidel has had a tradition of hugging his grandmother Peggy Wollman after every game since he was an eighth grader and said having her and his family present for March Madness makes the experience even more special. 

No. 12 seed JMU men's basketball (32-3, 15-3 Sun Belt) is set to face Duke (25-8, 15-5 ACC) in the NCAA Tournament's Round of 32 on Sunday at 5:15 p.m. The Blue Devils are hoping to bounce back after falling in the Round of 32 to Tennessee last season, while JMU is looking to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time ever.

JMU fans made the 5 1/2 journey to Brooklyn earlier this week to cheer on the Dukes during their first March Madness appearance since 2013. Many of them will staying to see No. 12 seed JMU face No. 4 seed Duke on Sunday at 5:15 p.m.

JMU women's basketball's season ended with a 79-70 loss to Stony Brook in the first round of the WBIT on Thursday. The Dukes finish their season at 23-12 (13-5 Sun Belt).

When he’s not on the court with JMU men’s basketball, graduate guard Michael Green III spends time developing his brand through his own clothing line “Third Gen,” and his YouTube channel and podcast. Now as Green is finishing his college career with a NCAA Tournament appearance, he’s back in his hometown of Brooklyn where the Dukes will face No. 5-seeded Wisconsin in front of his friends and family tonight at 9:40 p.m.

No. 6 JMU lacrosse (7-2, 1-0 AAC) fell to No. 9 U.Va. (9-1, 3-1 ACC) on Wednesday. The Dukes play their second game of a four-game road stretch against Cincinnati on Saturday at 11 a.m.

No. 12 seed JMU men’s basketball is set to face No. 5 seed Wisconsin in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at 9:40 p.m. The Badgers are coming off a run to the Big Ten Championship game but know not to underestimate the Dukes.

After a concerning scoring drought for JMU's sophomore guard Xavier Brown and fifth-year guard Michael Green lll, the point guards have stepped up their play and complimented each other well as the Dukes get set to play on their biggest stage yet.

No. 12 seed JMU basketball 31-3 (15-3) will play its first NCAA tournament game since 2013 on Friday against No. 5 seed Wisconsin in Brooklyn. JMU heads into the tournament with the longest active winning streak in the country, while Wisconsin is coming off a 93-87 loss to No. 10 Illinois in the Big Ten Championship. 

With an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament after defeating No. 4-seeded Arkansas State 91-71 in the Sun Belt Championship on Monday, JMU men’s hoops will face Wisconsin as a No. 12 seed in the first round of March Madness. The Dukes and the Badgers play in Brooklyn on Friday at 9:40 p.m. 

JMU men's basketball will return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013. This will be the Dukes' sixth-ever appearance, and there's a chance they could go farther than the five teams that came before.

JMU women's basketball fell in overtime to Marshall 95-92 in the Sun Belt Championship on Monday. The Dukes will have to wait for the WBIT selection show on Sunday at 9 p.m. to learn if they'll season will continue.

For the first time in 11 years, JMU men’s basketball will head to the NCAA Tournament. The Dukes defeated No. 4 Arkansas State 91-71 in the Sun Belt Championship on Monday night, improving to 31-3 (15-3 Sun Belt) and earning an automatic bid to the Big Dance. 

JMU men’s basketball (30-3, 15-3 Sun Belt) earned a spot in the Sun Belt Conference tournament final with a 73-68 victory over Texas State (17-18, 7-11) on Sunday. The Dukes face No. 4 seed Arkansas State in the conference championship on Monday at 6 p.m.

JMU men’s hoops defeated Marshall 81-64 on Friday to secure its spot in the Sun Belt conference semifinals and its 29th win of the season. Redshirt junior guard Terence Edwards Jr. scored 17 points and seven assists and graduate forward T.J Bickerstaff scored 11 points and 11 rebounds for his 11th double-double of the season. 

JMU women’s basketball defeated Southern Miss 77-49 in the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Conference tournament on Friday night. The Dukes face Louisiana in the semifinals on Sunday at 3 p.m.

JMU men’s basketball concluded the 2023-24 regular season with its best record in program history 28-3 (15-3 Sun Belt) and second consecutive 20-win season. The Dukes are the No. 2 seed in the Sun Belt Conference tournament and play the winner of Georgia State versus Marshall on Saturday.  

JMU women’s basketball is preparing for its second Sun Belt tournament in a row as the No. 3 seed. The Dukes have a two-game bye and play their first contest of the tournament on Friday at 6 p.m.

JMU women’s basketball (21-10, 13-5 Sun Belt) wrapped up its regular season with a 70-58 victory over Old Dominion (21-8, 12-6) on Friday, securing the No. 3 seed in next week’s Sun Belt Conference tournament. The Dukes are set to play in the tournament quarterfinals on Friday.

JMU men's basketball finished its regular season 28-3 (15-3 Sun Belt) after beating Coastal Carolina 86-76 on Friday, securing the No. 2 seed in the Sun Belt Conference tournament in the process. The Dukes play in the quarterfinals on March 9 at 8:30 p.m. against the winner of Marshall versus Georgia State.

JMU JMU men’s hoops downed Georgia State 84-78 on Wednesday night. The Dukes moved to 27-3 (14-3 Sun Belt) and will play Coastal Carolina in its regular season finale tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Redshirt junior forward Annalicia Goodman found her way back into the JMU women’s hoops starting lineup after redshirt junior center Kseniia Kozlova was injured after a loss to Ball State on Feb. 11. On Wednesday night in the Dukes’ 69-60 win over Coastal Carolina, Goodman posted a career-high 17 points. 

Freshman forward Jaylen Carey has made an immediate impact for JMU men’s basketball this season. His breakout freshman campaign is yet another chapter in his basketball journey, which started when he was just 5 years old.

Down 15 points at halftime, JMU men’s basketball completed a second half comeback to beat Georgia Southern 80-74. Up next, the Dukes remain on the road to face Georgia State on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

JMU women’s basketball went 1-1 on its Thursday-Sunday road swing with a win over Georgia Southern followed by a loss to Appalachian State. The Dukes now sit at 19-10 (11-5 Sun Belt) and face Coastal Carolina, again on the road, on Wednesday at 5 p.m.

JMU men’s hoops started its four-game road trip with an 84-58 win over Marshall on Wednesday night. With the win over the Thundering Herd, the Dukes set a program record with most wins in a single season (25). 

Following the passing of former JMU men’s basketball head coach Lefty Driesell on Saturday, players, staff and administration shared stories of the Naismith Memorial Hall of Famer. 

JMU women’s hoops downed Coastal Carolina 73-60 Saturday afternoon in its final home game of the season. The Dukes improved to 18-9 (10-4 Sun Belt) while the Chanticleers dropped to 8-19 (2-12 Sun Belt). 

JMU men’s basketball defeated Georgia Southern 87-80 in honor of its seniors and former head coach "Lefty" Driesell who died at 92 early Saturday morning. The Dukes improved to 24-3 (11-3 Sun Belt) while the Eagles fell to 5-22 (5-9 Sun Belt). 

Former JMU men’s basketball coach and Naismith Memorial Hall of Famer Charles “Lefty” Driesell passed away Saturday morning at the age 92. He compiled a 159-111 record in nine seasons with the Dukes, winning the 1994 CAA championship along with five straight regular season titles from 1989-94.

JMU men's basketball (23-3, 10-3 Sun Belt) defeated Georgia State (11-14, 5-8) on Thursday. The Dukes host Georgia Southern in their final home game of the regular season on Saturday at 6 p.m.

JMU women’s basketball (17-9, 9-4 Sun Belt) dropped to Georgia State (15-9, 9-4) on Thursday night 73-62. The Dukes are back at home against Coastal Carolina on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Derek Vander Voort, a senior sports and recreation management major, has made a name for himself due to his unwavering support of JMU Athletics. He’s been a constant at JMU Athletics events across all sports, and his presence has drawn attention from coaches such as baseball’s Marlin Ikenberry. 

JMU women’s basketball fell to Ball State 72-57 on Sunday afternoon. The Dukes dropped to 17-8 (9-3 Sun Belt) while the Cardinals improved to (21-3, 9-1 MAC). 

JMU men's basketball (22-3, 9-3 Sun Belt) defeated Akron (18-6, 10-1 MAC) 73-59 on Saturday. Next, the Dukes will face Georgia State on Thursday at 8 p.m.

JMU men’s basketball (21-3, 9-3 Sun Belt) picked up its third straight win by taking down Arkansas State (10-14, 6-6) 77-73 on Wednesday. The Dukes face Akron on Saturday at 6 p.m. at home as a part of the Sun Belt Mid-American Conference Challenge.

JMU women’s basketball (17-7, 9-3 Sun Belt) survived a scare against South Alabama (8-16, 1-11) on Wednesday, 82-66. The Dukes travel to play Ball State on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the second round of the Sun Belt Mid-American Conference (MAC) Challenge.

JMU men’s basketball beat Old Dominion for the third time this season on Saturday afternoon 78-63. The Dukes improved to 20-3 (8-3 Sun Belt) and next travel to play Arkansas State on Wednesday at 8 p.m.

After losing to Georgia State 82-72 on the road Thursday, JMU found redemption by downing first-place Marshall 72-63, handing the Thundering Herd their first conference loss of the year. 

JMU men’s basketball (18-3, 6-3 Sun Belt) fell to Appalachian State (17-4, 7-1) for the second time this season on Saturday. Next, the Dukes will return home to face Coastal Carolina Thursday at 7 p.m.

JMU women’s basketball (15-6, 7-2 Sun Belt) defeated Appalachian State (10-10, 4-5) 78-61 on Saturday. Up next, JMU travels to Atlanta to take on Georgia State on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

JMU women’s basketball lost to Marshall 77-70 on Wednesday despite leading at the half. The Dukes drop to 14-6 (6-2 Sun Belt) and face App State at home on Saturday at 4 p.m.

JMU men’s basketball graduate forward T.J. Bickerstaff transferred from Boston College this season — head coach Mark Byington calling him “impactful” on both sides of the ball. Bickerstaff said since the start of the season he’s taken on a leadership role with the team. 

The second match of the Sun Belt-Mid-American Conference Challenge were announced on Monday with JMU women’s hoops traveling to Ball State on Feb. 11 while the men host Akron on Feb. 10. 

In sophomore guard Xavier Brown’s first career start, JMU men’s basketball defeated Marshall 67-52. The Dukes improved to 17-2 (5-2 Sun Belt) and will travel to play Old Dominion on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

JMU women’s basketball 14-5 (6-1 Sun Belt) won its ninth game in a row against Old Dominion on Saturday afternoon. The Dukes moved to 14-5 (6-1 Sun Belt) while the Monarchs dropped to 12-5 (4-3 Sun Belt).

JMU women’s basketball (13-5, 5-1 Sun Belt) defeated Georgia Southern (13-5, 3-3) 72-51 on Thursday. Next, JMU will be home again this Saturday to compete against Old Dominion at 2 p.m.

JMU men's basketball (16-2, 4-2 Sun Belt) defeated ULM (4-12, 0-6) 89-70 on Friday night behind redshirt senior forward Julien Wooden’s career-high 31-point performance.

JMU women’s basketball redshirt junior guard Jamia Hazell has taken on an increased leadership role this season. After receiving immediate playing time as a freshman, she’s continually developed in her four years as a Duke, highlighted by becoming the 33rd Duke to pass 1,000 career points on Saturday versus Troy. 

JMU men’s basketball (15-2, 3-2 Sun Belt) fell to Appalachian State (13-4, 4-1) 59-55 on Saturday. Next, the Dukes stay home to face ULM on Thursday at 8 p.m.

JMU men’s basketball moved to 15-1 (3-1 Sun Belt) after defeating South Alabama 89-55 at home on Thursday night. The Dukes remain at the Atlantic Union Bank Center to face App State on Saturday at 4 p.m.

JMU women’s basketball (12-4, 4-0) defeated Southern Miss (7-7, 0-4) 81-76 on Thursday to remain undefeated in conference play. Next, the Dukes travel to face Troy on Saturday at 3 p.m.

JMU men's basketball (14-1, 2-1 Sun Belt) suffered its first loss of the season to Southern Miss on Saturday. Sports Editor Jackson Hephner details how the Dukes are looking to learn from their mistakes ahead of their next game against South Alabama on Thursday at 7 p.m.

No. 19 JMU men’s basketball (14-1, 2-1 Sun Belt) suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday, falling to Southern Miss (8-7, 2-1 Sun Belt) 81-71. The Dukes will look to bounce back against South Alabama at home on Thursday at 7 p.m.

JMU men’s basketball (14-0, 2-0 Sun Belt) overcame early shooting woes and an eight-point deficit to defeat Louisiana (7-7, 0-2 Sun Belt) 68-61 on Thursday. Next, the Dukes head to Southern Miss to face the Eagles on Saturday at 3 p.m.

JMU women's basketball moved to 9-4 (1-0 Sun Belt) after defeating ULM 85-79. The Dukes travel back to Harrisonburg to face Arkansas State (7-4, 1-0 Sun Belt) on Monday at 7 p.m. 

No. 20 JMU men’s basketball (13-0, 1-0 Sun Belt) picked up a 82-65 win over Texas State (6-7, 0-1 Sun Belt) in its first conference game of the season. Next, the Dukes will face Louisiana on the road on Monday at 8 p.m.

JMU women's basketball fell to Maryland 78-55 on Monday. The Dukes fell to 8-4 while the Terrapins improved to 9-3. 

JMU women's basketball improved to 8-5 on Sunday after defeating Maine 78-71 in a second half comeback. The Dukes face Maryland on Wednesday at 2 p.m.

No. 20 JMU men's basketball (10-0) remained undefeated after an 88-71 win over Hampton (4-6) on Saturday. Next, the Dukes head home to face Coppin State on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

JMU men's basketball moved to 9-0 after defeating Old Dominion 84-69 on Saturday night. The Dukes have a week break before traveling to play Hampton on Saturday at 4 p.m.

JMU women's basketball picked up a close 55-53 win over Wake Forest on Sunday. The Dukes will remain at home and welcome William & Mary on Thursday at 7 p.m.

JMU men's basketball defeated Keystone 130-58 to remain undefeated at 8-0. Next, the Dukes will face Old Dominion on the road on Saturday at7 p.m.

JMU women’s basketball (17-9, 9-4 Sun Belt) dropped to Georgia State (15-9, 9-4) on Thursday night 73-62. The Dukes are back at home against Coastal Carolina on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Derek Vander Voort, a senior sports and recreation management major, has made a name for himself due to his unwavering support of JMU Athletics. He’s been a constant at JMU Athletics events across all sports, and his presence has drawn attention from coaches such as baseball’s Marlin Ikenberry. 

JMU women’s basketball fell to Ball State 72-57 on Sunday afternoon. The Dukes dropped to 17-8 (9-3 Sun Belt) while the Cardinals improved to (21-3, 9-1 MAC). 

JMU men's basketball (22-3, 9-3 Sun Belt) defeated Akron (18-6, 10-1 MAC) 73-59 on Saturday. Next, the Dukes will face Georgia State on Thursday at 8 p.m.

JMU men’s basketball (21-3, 9-3 Sun Belt) picked up its third straight win by taking down Arkansas State (10-14, 6-6) 77-73 on Wednesday. The Dukes face Akron on Saturday at 6 p.m. at home as a part of the Sun Belt Mid-American Conference Challenge.

JMU women’s basketball (17-7, 9-3 Sun Belt) survived a scare against South Alabama (8-16, 1-11) on Wednesday, 82-66. The Dukes travel to play Ball State on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the second round of the Sun Belt Mid-American Conference (MAC) Challenge.

JMU men’s basketball beat Old Dominion for the third time this season on Saturday afternoon 78-63. The Dukes improved to 20-3 (8-3 Sun Belt) and next travel to play Arkansas State on Wednesday at 8 p.m.

After losing to Georgia State 82-72 on the road Thursday, JMU found redemption by downing first-place Marshall 72-63, handing the Thundering Herd their first conference loss of the year. 

JMU men’s basketball (18-3, 6-3 Sun Belt) fell to Appalachian State (17-4, 7-1) for the second time this season on Saturday. Next, the Dukes will return home to face Coastal Carolina Thursday at 7 p.m.