James Madison Head Coach Preston Spradlin has announced his initial coaching staff hires for the men’s basketball program, bringing in four members from Morehead State and retaining one member from the previous JMU leadership.

By the Numbers
  • Morehead State won a program-record 26 games this past season.
  • The incoming staff coached the past two OVC Players of the Year: Riley Minix (2023-24) and Mark Freeman (2022-23).
  • Calvin Baker helped develop eight all-conference honorees during his time with JMU.
State of Play
  • Five new staff members have joined James Madison University's basketball program.
  • Three of the new staff members were part of Spradlin's successful stint at Morehead State.
  • Coaching staff brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success in player development and recruiting.
What's Next

The hiring of experienced staff members from successful programs indicates a strong focus on continuing the winning traditions at James Madison University's men's basketball program.

Bottom Line

James Madison University's basketball program under Coach Spradlin is bolstered by a mix of new hires and retained talent, emphasizing a commitment to sustained success through experienced coaching and player development.