Men’s Basketball Adds Two Future Dukes on National Signing Day

HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison men's basketball head coach Preston Spradlin officially announced the addition of two nationally-ranked recruits to the Class of 2025.

Christian Brown and Preston Fowler both officially signed aid agreements and become two of the highest ranked recruits in program history, and are set to join the team for the 2025-26 season.

Christian Brown | 6-8 | 220 | Small Forward | Franklin, Tenn.

Son of Xazavier Brown and Chelsea Brown
Ranked as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and No. 1 player in the state of Tennessee
Has two brothers: Zyan Brown (15) Xavian Brown (13)
National Honor Society
2x All-District for Franklin High School
2x Tennessee All-State
Loves playing video games
Wants to be an engineer

Spradlin on Brown: "Christian joins a strong lineage of talented player out of the state of Tennessee to join our program! He has an elite motor, size and skill that make him a great fit for our program! His academic success and high character will allow him to flourish within the JMU culture! The fact that we were able to lure the #1 in Tennessee to the commonwealth of Virginia speaks volumes to where our program is!"

Preston Fowler | 6-8 | 213 | Small Forward | Vernon, Ct.

Son of Robin and Brian Fowler
Has a brother, Jaden (22)
Ranked as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and the 154th player nationally
Highest ranked recruit in JMU men's basketball history
Tabbed as the fifth-best player in the state of Connecticut
All-Conference Performer at Brewster Academy
Honor Roll

Spradlin on Fowler: "Preston is deserving of being the highest rated recruit in JMU men's basketball history. He has great size and feel for the game that compliment his tremendous shooting ability! He comes from a championship program that competes against the nation's best that will prepare him to join JMU looking to make an immediate impact!"

The Dukes return to the hardwood this Saturday as they travel to Baltimore to take on Towson at 8 p.m.