While the James Madison basketball squads enjoy their time off for the holidays, you should be asking yourself where they stand as the new year approaches.
The men's team (7-2) gears up for a game Saturday against South Carolina State at Jim 'N Nick's Cougar Classic in Charleston, S.C. South Carolina State (4-8) shouldn't present too much of a challenge, and if Madison wins it will advance to play the winner of CofC vs. Mercer the next day. There is also a consolation game between losers Sunday.
I would be surprised if the Dukes aren't 9-2 heading into their second conference game against Virginia Commonwealth (8-3). The Rams are tied for second place in the Colonial Athletic Association behind JMU, and are ranked 11th in the CollegeInsider.com mid-major top 25 poll.
Meanwhile, Madison has yet to crack the same poll. The Dukes received 37 points are are fifth among teams not in the top 25, as far as votes in the Dec. 24 poll. The voting panel consists of 31 mid-major coaches and can be accessed here.
I'll get to the women's team tomorrow but right now ask yourself if you think the men are being overlooked by the college basketball media.
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