Completed Event: Men's Basketball at Akron on November 3, 2025 , Loss , 71, to, 85
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Men’s Hoops Signs AJ Evans to 2026-27 Roster
11/14/2025 1:10:00 PM | Men's Basketball
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison men's basketball has added a versatile wing to its 2026-27 roster, as Head Coach Preston Spradlin announced the signing of AJ Evans to an aid agreement on Friday.
The 6-foot-9 forward is a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he competed at Xavier High School. Evans will enroll at JMU in the summer of 2026 and will begin play at JMU during the 2026-27 season.
"We are thrilled to welcome AJ to our basketball family!" Spradlin said. "He is an incredibly well-rounded individual who will be a terrific addition to our entire university both on and off the court. As a player, AJ has the size and athleticism to make an immediate impact in the Sun Belt. As a two-sport star who is competing for state championships in both football and basketball, his work ethic and toughness will enhance our culture. Academically, AJ will excel on our campus as he earns his degree from JMU."
AJ Evans | 6-9 | Power Forward/Center | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Xavier High School
James Madison returns to the hardwood tomorrow at LIU in Brooklyn at 7 p.m. The game will be streamed on NEC Front Row with Phillip Costantino (PxP) and Mike Murabito (analyst).
The 6-foot-9 forward is a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he competed at Xavier High School. Evans will enroll at JMU in the summer of 2026 and will begin play at JMU during the 2026-27 season.
"We are thrilled to welcome AJ to our basketball family!" Spradlin said. "He is an incredibly well-rounded individual who will be a terrific addition to our entire university both on and off the court. As a player, AJ has the size and athleticism to make an immediate impact in the Sun Belt. As a two-sport star who is competing for state championships in both football and basketball, his work ethic and toughness will enhance our culture. Academically, AJ will excel on our campus as he earns his degree from JMU."
AJ Evans | 6-9 | Power Forward/Center | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Xavier High School
- Two-sport standout in basketball and football at Xavier High School
- 2025 Team Captain
- 2024-25 All-Metro Second Team as a junior
- All-Academic First Team in 2023-24
- Plans to study political science on a pre-law track
- National Honor Society member all four years of high school
- Son of Matt and Kate Evans
- Has one brother, Sam
James Madison returns to the hardwood tomorrow at LIU in Brooklyn at 7 p.m. The game will be streamed on NEC Front Row with Phillip Costantino (PxP) and Mike Murabito (analyst).
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