James Madison Dukes

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The James Madison University Dukes are the athletics teams of James Madison University. The name "Dukes" is derived from Samuel Page Duke, the university's second president. JMU participates in the Colonial Athletic Association, which is in Division I for every sport except football, where it is in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), formely known as Division I-AA. Their mascot, Duke Dog, is frequently seen at events. JMU has won two national championships, tied for third most in Virginia.

Men's Basketball

The men's basketball team at JMU was founded in 1945. Dean Keener currently coaches the team, and they play in the James Madison University Convocation Center. The team is historically stronger than the football team, but has suffered in the past few years. The Dukes have made the NCAA Tournament four times, most recently in the 1993-94 season. They've also gone to the NIT five times, most recently in the 1992-92 season. The basketball team has an all-time record of 567-432.

Women's Basketball

The women's basketball team, currently coached by Kenny Brooks, was founded in 1920 making it one of the longest-running women's basketball programs in the country. The team has made the NCAA Tournament seven times, most recently in the 2006-07 season. They have gone to the WNIT twice, most recently in the 2005-06 season. They have an all-time record of 779-447-5. Meredith Alexis, who graduated in 2007, is one of the top players to ever go through the program. She holds the conference record for most career rebounds and many school records including most career points.