2016–17 James Madison Dukes men's basketball team explained

The 2016–17 James Madison Dukes men's basketball team represented James Madison University during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Dukes, led by first-year head coach Louis Rowe, played their home games at the James Madison University Convocation Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia as members of the Colonial Athletic Association. They finished the season 10–23, 7–11 in CAA play to finish in a tie for seventh place. They defeated Drexel in the first round of the CAA tournament to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to College of Charleston.

Previous season

The Dukes finished the 2015–16 season 21–11, 11–7 record in CAA play to finish in a tie for third place. The Dukes lost in the quarterfinals of CAA tournament to William & Mary.

Despite finishing with 21 wins, on March 14, 2016, James Madison fired head coach Matt Brady.[1] He was 139–127 in eight seasons with James Madison. On March 31, 2016, the school hired Louis Rowe, a JMU alum, as head coach.[2]

Departures

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes
Devontae Morgan 0 G 6'4" 190 RS Junior Left the team for personal reasons
Ron Curry 2 G 6'4" 200 Senior Graduated
Winston Grays 3 G 6'2" 175 Senior Graduated
Kevin Kangni 35 G 6'2" 190 Freshman Transferred to West Virginia Wesleyan

Incoming Transfers

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Previous School
Stuckey Mosley 3 G 6'3" 180 Junior Transferred from Toledo. Under NCAA transfer rules, Mosley will have to sit out for the 2016–17 season. Will have two years of remaining eligibility.
Terrence Johnson 11 G 6'3" 190 Sophomore Junior college transferred from South Mountain Community College.
13 G 6'4" 185 Sophomore Junior college transferred from Otero Junior College.
Gerron Scissum 22 F 6'7" 210 Sophomore Transferred from VCU. Under NCAA transfer rules, Scissum will have to sit out for the 2016–17 season. Will have three years of remaining eligibility.

Recruiting

James Madison did not have any incoming players in the 2016 recruiting class.

Schedule and results

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See also

2016–17 James Madison Dukes women's basketball team

Notes and References

  1. News: JMU fires coach Brady despite 21-win season. ESPN.com. 2017-02-13.
  2. Web site: James Madison hires alum Louis Rowe as men's hoops coach. 2016-03-31. USA TODAY Sports. 2017-02-13.