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Men’s Basketball Adds DeAndre Hayes, Kyle Polce as Graduate Assistants
7/13/2026 11:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison men's basketball announced the hiring of DeAndre Hayes and Kyle Polce as graduate assistant coaches on Monday, July 13.
"Graduate assistant positions are vital to the success of our program, and we are excited to welcome Kyle and Dre to our staff," Head Coach Preston Spradlin said. "With both having playing and coaching experience, they will work closely with our staff to assist in all facets of coaching and play an important role in player development. Their energy and organization will make an immediate impact for our team."
Hayes arrives in Harrisonburg after serving as an assistant coach at North Carolina Wesleyan during the 2025-26 season, where he helped lead the Battling Bishops to the USA South Conference Tournament Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance. He also was a graduate assistant for North Carolina Central during the 2024-25 season.
Polce comes to JMU after spending a year as Saint Francis as an assistant coach. As a player, he played two seasons at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) and three at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2020-23). Polce was a two-year starter and team captain at USCB, leading the team to the Peach Belt Championship Game in just its second season. He also graduated from USCB in December 2024.
"Graduate assistant positions are vital to the success of our program, and we are excited to welcome Kyle and Dre to our staff," Head Coach Preston Spradlin said. "With both having playing and coaching experience, they will work closely with our staff to assist in all facets of coaching and play an important role in player development. Their energy and organization will make an immediate impact for our team."
Hayes arrives in Harrisonburg after serving as an assistant coach at North Carolina Wesleyan during the 2025-26 season, where he helped lead the Battling Bishops to the USA South Conference Tournament Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance. He also was a graduate assistant for North Carolina Central during the 2024-25 season.
Polce comes to JMU after spending a year as Saint Francis as an assistant coach. As a player, he played two seasons at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) and three at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2020-23). Polce was a two-year starter and team captain at USCB, leading the team to the Peach Belt Championship Game in just its second season. He also graduated from USCB in December 2024.
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