Tracking Men’s Basketball Transfers: JMU Makes a Big Splash in the Sun Belt with Returner Xavier Brown and Opportunities for New Talent

The 2024 Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker, brought to you by Three Notch’d Brewing, is your go-to source for all the latest news on player movement in college basketball this offseason. With JMU men’s basketball facing graduations and head coach Mark Byington’s departure, the Dukes are looking to bolster their roster for the upcoming season through transfers.

One key returner for the Dukes is guard Xavier Brown, who has announced he will be coming back for his junior year. Brown had a standout sophomore season and has the potential to be a standout player in the Sun Belt Conference. His scoring ability and defensive energy make him a vital piece in JMU’s plans for the future.

As of now, there have been no new additions to JMU’s roster through the transfer portal. However, the team has seen some departures, including Terrence Edwards, Jaylen Carey, Raekwon Horton, and Justin Amadi. Each of these players brought something unique to the team and their absence will be felt. But new opportunities for incoming players will also arise as they look to fill these voids.

Terrence Edwards, who was named Sun Belt Player of the Year in 2023-24, is testing the NBA waters this offseason but remains in the transfer portal in case he decides to return to college basketball. Jaylen Carey, a key contributor as a freshman at Vanderbilt, and Raekwon Horton, a junior transfer from College of Charleston, are also on the move as they look for new opportunities to showcase their talents on the court. Justin Amadi, who missed last season due to injury and was consistently scorer and defender over three seasons at JMU is also looking for a new start after leaving his previous team due to injury.

It will be interesting to see how JMU’s roster shapes up as they continue to navigate