James Madison University has named Preston Spradlin, previously head coach at Morehead State, as its new men's basketball coach.

By the Numbers
  • In his last four seasons at Morehead State, Spradlin's teams won two Ohio Valley regular-season championships.
  • Under Spradlin, Morehead State achieved a total of 94 wins, including a program-record 26 wins in a season.
Yes, But

Some might question Spradlin's transition from a successful mid-major program to a larger basketball program like James Madison.

State of Play
  • Preston Spradlin takes over as the new head coach for James Madison University's men's basketball team.
  • The university believes Spradlin's coaching abilities and commitment to student-athletes make him the ideal candidate to lead the program.
What's Next

There will be anticipation to see how Spradlin's coaching style and success at Morehead State translate to leading James Madison's basketball program.

Bottom Line

Preston Spradlin's appointment as the new head coach at James Madison University marks a significant move to continue growing the basketball program and competing for championships under his leadership.