James Madison University is named after the fourth president of the United States, ... Duke the Dog was then created and featured as a cartoon on the cover of the 1972-73 men's basketball media guide.

James Madison was a 16 seed in its last appearance in 2013 and lost to top-seeded Indiana, 83-62, in the first round. James Madison's other NCAA Tournament berths came in 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1994.

James Madison University is named after the fourth president of the United States, ... Duke the Dog was then created and featured as a cartoon on the cover of the 1972-73 men's basketball media guide.