#CAAHoops Summer School: James Madison Men's Basketball

#CAAHoops Summer School: James Madison Men's Basketball

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Head Coach: Mark Byington (1st season)
2019-20 Record: 9-21, 2-16 CAA (10th)
 
Returning Starters:
Matt Lewis, Sr., G - 19.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3.4 apg; Second Team All-CAA
Michael Christmas, So., F - 5.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg  
 
Other Top Returnees:
Zach Jacobs, Sr., F - 6.6 ppg, 4.4 rpg
Julien Wooden, So., F - 5.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg
 
Key Facts:
  • Mark Byington was named the 11th head coach in program history on March 20 ... Byington spent seven years leading Georgia Southern, building a 131-97 record.
  • Matt Lewis entered his name into the NBA Draft before announcing his return to JMU on July 29 ... Lewis is the leading returning scorer in the CAA and was the only player in the conference to rank in the top 14 in scoring, rebounding and assists.
  • Byington has history in the CAA, having starred at UNCW under head coach Jerry Wainwright ... Byington scored 1,088 career points, earning Second Team All-CAA and CAA All-Defensive Team honors as a senior.