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Jared McCain makes 8 3s, scores 30 points as Duke ends James Madison's March Madness run
Read full article: Jared McCain makes 8 3s, scores 30 points as Duke ends James Madison's March Madness runJared McCain scored 22 of his 30 points in the first half and set a Duke record for an NCAA Tournament game with eight 3-pointers as the Blue Devils ended 12th-seeded James Madison’s dream season with a 93-55 second-round victory.
James Madison pulls first 12-5 upset of March Madness by knocking off Wisconsin 72-61
Read full article: James Madison pulls first 12-5 upset of March Madness by knocking off Wisconsin 72-61Terrence Edwards Jr. scored 14 points and James Madison pulled off the first 12-5 upset of the NCAA Tournament by beating Wisconsin 72-61.
James Madison surprises No. 4 Michigan State 79-76 in OT, earning program's 2nd Top 25 win
Read full article: James Madison surprises No. 4 Michigan State 79-76 in OT, earning program's 2nd Top 25 winTerrence Edwards had 24 points and Raekwon Horton made a 3-pointer with 8.6 seconds left in overtime, sending James Madison past No. 4 Michigan State for a 79-76 victory.
Home sweet home: Salem’s Mark Byington speaks to Roanoke Valley Sports Club
Read full article: Home sweet home: Salem’s Mark Byington speaks to Roanoke Valley Sports ClubThe sports club also handed out Sports Legends awards to long-time coach and broadcaster, Paul Bernard and former Salem head basketball coach, Charlie Morgan.
JMU men’s basketball unveils new arena and local head coach Wednesday
Read full article: JMU men’s basketball unveils new arena and local head coach WednesdayHARRISONBURG, Va. – JMU men’s basketball team announced on Wednesday that they’re getting a new look this year. Between a new arena and a new head coach, 2020 looks like a year of change for the Dukes. Mark Byington, JMU’s new men’s basketball coach who graduated from Salem High School, is a local to the area. Lookout and see leaves changing, haven’t seen that in a while.”On Wednesday, the university also unveiled its new state-of-the-art basketball arena. The Atlantic Union Bank Center will host both men’s and women’s basketball, their offices, practice facilities, weight room and a capacity of 8,500 fans.
Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfers
Read full article: Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfersForbes has five Division I transfers joining the program, with three added since he took over in April. Hes hoping the older players provide some stability amid these uncertain times for college athletics highlighting the enhanced value of transfers for the coaches who changed jobs after last season and are trying to build new programs. It remains unclear how many transfers will get a waiver to play right away or must sit out a year. It's why ACC Network analyst and former Notre Dame player Jordan Cornette pointed to more than talent and fit with a transfer's value. Coaches are barred from in-person activities such as traveling to meet a recruit or bringing one in for an official visit.