2015–16 James Madison Dukes men's basketball team explained

Mode:Basketball
Year:2015–16
Team:James Madison Dukes
Conference:Colonial Athletic Association
Short Conf:CAA
Record:21–11
Conf Record:11–7
Head Coach:Matt Brady
Hc Year:8th
Asst Coach1:Rob O'Driscoll
Asst Coach2:Mike Deane
Asst Coach3:Bill Phillips
Stadium:JMU Convocation Center

The 2015–16 James Madison Dukes men's basketball team represented James Madison University during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Dukes, led by eighth year head coach Matt Brady, played their home games at the James Madison University Convocation Center and were members of the Colonial Athletic Association. James Madison finished the regular season with an 11–7 record in conference, finishing in a tie for third place. The Dukes lost in the quarterfinals of CAA tournament to William & Mary. They finished the season with a 21–11 overall record.

On March 14, 2016, James Madison fired head coach Matt Brady.[1]

Previous season

The Dukes finished the season 19–14, 12–6 in CAA play to finish in a four way tie for the CAA regular season championship. They lost in the quarterfinals of the CAA tournament to Hofstra. They were invited to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament where they lost in the first round to USC Upstate.

Departures

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes
Shawn Wilbourne 1 G 6'2" 195 RS Sophomore Walk-on; didn't return
Dante Sterling 11 G 6'5" 205 Freshman Transferred to Northwest Florida State College
Andre Nation 15 G 6'5" 200 Junior Dismissed from the team
Hari Hall 25 F 6'7" 210 Freshman Left the team for personal reasons

Incoming transfers

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Previous School
Shakir Brown 1 F 6'6" 218 Junior Angelina College
Ramone Snowden 23 G 6'3" 210 Junior Niagara

Schedule

[2] |-!colspan=9 style="background:#450084; color:#C2A14D;"| Non-conference regular season|-!colspan=9 style="background:#450084; color:#C2A14D;"| CAA regular season|-!colspan=9 style="background:#450084; color:#C2A14D;"| CAA tournament

See also

2015–16 James Madison Dukes women's basketball team

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JMU fires coach Brady despite 21-win season. ESPN.com. 2016-03-16.
  2. Web site: 2015–16 James Madison Dukes men's basketball schedule. James Madison University.