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Justin McBride to Join Men’s Basketball Program
5/21/2025 12:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison men's basketball added another piece to its 2025-26 roster on Wednesday, as Head Coach Preston Spradlin announced the signing of former four-star recruit Justin McBride.
McBride joins JMU with two years of eligibility remaining. He spent the first two seasons of his career at Oklahoma State (2023-24) and Nevada (2024-25), where he played in 57 games while averaging 5.6 points per game.
The addition of Justin will change the entire complexion of our team," Spradlin said. "With his size, skill, and athleticism, he will be a true inside/ out mismatch. His efficiency in limited minutes shows great promise for his future production as he steps into a larger role on our team."
Justin McBride | 6-7 | 230 | Junior | Plano, Texas | Plano High (Nevada, Oklahoma State)
2024-25 (Nevada):
2023-24 (Oklahoma State):
High School:
McBride joins JMU with two years of eligibility remaining. He spent the first two seasons of his career at Oklahoma State (2023-24) and Nevada (2024-25), where he played in 57 games while averaging 5.6 points per game.
The addition of Justin will change the entire complexion of our team," Spradlin said. "With his size, skill, and athleticism, he will be a true inside/ out mismatch. His efficiency in limited minutes shows great promise for his future production as he steps into a larger role on our team."
Justin McBride | 6-7 | 230 | Junior | Plano, Texas | Plano High (Nevada, Oklahoma State)
2024-25 (Nevada):
- Played in 34 games, starting three
- Averaged 7.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Wolfpack
- 11 games with 10-plus points, including season-high 19 vs. Fresno State on Feb. 10
- Shot 52.1 percent (110-of-211) from the floor and made 14 threes
- Also scored 16 points against Weber State on Nov. 13
- Had nine rebounds twice, last vs. Wyoming
2023-24 (Oklahoma State):
- Appeared in 24 games, averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game
- Shot 70.4 percent from two-point range, converting on 19-of-27 attempts
- Scored a season-high eight points against Sam Houston on Nov. 12, 2023
- Also tallied season-best marks in rebounds (5) and minutes (17) against Houston Christian on Nov. 24
High School:
- Earned a four-star rating from Rivals and 247Sports, ranking 79th and 127th on their respective rankings
- Spent a portion of his career at Oak Hill Academy (Va.)
- Named to the inaugural THSCA 6A Boys Basketball Super Elite Team, which recognizes student-athletes from around the state of Texas for their exemplary athletic achievements
- In the summer before his junior year, he helped Team USA to a gold medal at the 2021 FIBA U16 Americas Championship in Xalapa, Mexico, averaging 7.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, and 1.0 steals over six games
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