Preston Spradlin, born on December 30, 1986, is the new men’s basketball head coach at the James Madison Dukes. He spent the last eight seasons as the head coach of the Morehead State where he developed the program into one of the consistent teams and won 94 games in total. Spradlin replaced Mark Byington at JMU who joined Vanderbilt earlier this year.
| Name | Preston Spradlin |
| Age | 37 Years |
| Residence | Pikeville, Kentucky |
| Position | Head Coach |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Source of Wealth | Basketball Coach |
| Salary | $500,000 |
Preston Spradlin Net Worth
Preston Spradlin's estimated net worth is not available as of November 2024.
Preston Spradlin Salary
According to JMU Sports News, Preston Spradlin will earn a minimum salary of $500,000 during the 2024-25 season, which is set to increase gradually with performance-based incentives. His contract with James Madison runs until 2030.
Preston Spradlin Contract
Preston Spradlin signed a six-year contract with the James Madison Dukes in 2024 following his eight-year stint as the Head Coach of Morehead State. According to JMU Sports News, the contract runs through April 24, 2030, with JMU paying a $275,000 buyout to bring Spradlin to Harrisonburg.
Preston Spradlin Contract History
Spradlin's coaching journey began as a graduate assistant at Kentucky Wildcats where he worked under John Calipari from 2009 to 2011. He spent the next three seasons as the assistant director of basketball operations from 2011 to 2014.
Following his five-year stint with Kentucky, Spradlin joined Morehead State as an assistant coach under Sean Woods for two seasons. He later took over the head coaching role in 2016. Under Spradlin, the Eagles finished top in each of the last four seasons and were the regular season champions in 2022-23 and 2023-24. He was also named Coach of the Year in the Ohio Valley Conference in 2020-21 and 2022-23. However, following the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season, Spradlin was named the new James Madison head coach and penned a six-year contract with the college program.
FAQs on Preston Spradlin
A. Preston Spradlin's estimated net worth is not available as of November 2024.
A. Preston Spradlin's will earn a minimum $600,000 at James Madison.
A. Yes, Preston Spradlin was twice named OVC Coach of the Year in 2021 and 2023.
A. Preston Spradlin has signed a six-year contract with the James Madison worth around $3.5 million.
A. Preston Spradlin went to the Betsy Layne High School in Stanville, Kentucky.
