Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus Louisiana on February 4, 2026 , Loss , 61, to, 64
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Christian Brown
- Year:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Forward
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-8 / 236
- Hometown:
- Franklin, Tenn.
- High School:
- Franklin
- Major:
- Engineering
James Madison (2025-26):
High School / Personal:
HEAD COACH PRESTON 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!"
- Played in all 33 games this season, averaging 13.4 minutes
- Averaged 3.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game
- Finished with 49 blocks to set a JMU freshman record, surpassing Andre Nation (47)
- Had seven blocks in JMU debut at Akron on Nov. 3, tied for the third-most by a Duke in program history
- Career-high 13 rebounds vs. Troy on Jan. 29, also playing a career-high 23 minutes
- Recorded season-high nine points along with four blocks against Southern Miss on March 5
- Seven points, seven rebounds at Marshall (Jan. 17)
- Then season-best eight points against Louisiana on Feb. 4
High School / Personal:
- Standout player at Franklin High School in Franklin, Tenn.
- Ranked as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and No. 1 player in the state of Tennessee
- 2x All-District for Franklin High School
- 2x Tennessee All-State
- Son of Xazavier Brown and Chelsea Brown
- Has two brothers: Zyan Brown (15) Xavian Brown (13)
- National Honor Society
- Loves playing video games
- Wants to be an engineer
HEAD COACH PRESTON 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!"
JMU Men's Basketball | Player Postgame Press Conference - February 27, 2026
Saturday, February 28
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Thursday, February 26
JMU Men's Basketball | Player Postgame Press Conference - February 25, 2026
Thursday, February 26
JMU Men's Basketball | Coach Spradlin Press Conference - February 23, 2026
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