James Madison Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne announced Tuesday that head coach Matt Brady has signed a new contract as leader of the men’s basketball program. The deal extends Brady’s commitment to JMU through the 2016-17 season.

Brady has posted an overall record of 88-82 during his five seasons in Harrisonburg and stands at 161-132 in nine years as a collegiate head coach. With three 21-win seasons, he has orchestrated three of JMU’s seven best win totals in program history. During the 2012-13 season, he guided the Dukes to a 21-15 record, including the program’s first Colonial Athletic Association Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in 19 years as well as the Dukes’ first NCAA postseason win in 30 years.