HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison University head men's basketball coach Matt Brady announced that he has dismissed junior guard Andre Nation (Plant City, Fla./Faith Baptist Christian School) from the program, effective immediately.
"We appreciate Andre's efforts with our program over the past three years," Brady said. "Working with Andre this year, it has become apparent that he no longer fits within our program and the vision we have for the future. I care about Andre and his well-being and wish him all the best in the future.
"I'm looking forward to the remainder of the season with my team," Brady continued. "As such, I will not comment further on Andre." Nation will remain on scholarship through the spring semester.
The Dukes return to the court Thursday night in Philadelphia, Pa., when they travel to Drexel. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. from the Daskalakis Athletic Center. The game will be televised on Comcast SportsNet, the Comcast Network and SNY and can also be heard on MadiZONE HD SportsNet, presented by the JMU Alumni Association, and on the local airwaves at WSVA AM 550 and 92.1 FM.