HARRISONBURG, Va. – We are a week away from the start of the 2025-26 men's basketball season, so that means it's time to introduce the newest members of the Runnin Royals. Royals Head Coach
Melvin Felix, beginning his eighth season at the helm for the Royals, has brought in six new faces: three first-years and three transfers.
Read on to learn more about EMU's newest men's basketball players:
Micah Braxton
Class: First-year
Hometown: Wytheville, Va.
High School: George Wythe
Position: Forward
Major: Sports and Recreation Management
Athletic Achievements: One-year starter at George Wythe, Team leader in blocks, Team was 2024-25 VHSL Class A State Champions
Hezekiah Brown
Class: Junior
Hometown: Stafford, Va.
Previous School: Lesley University
High School: North Stafford
Position: Guard
Major: Business Administration
Athletic Achievements: Two-year starter at North Stafford, First Team All-District, Football Team MVP
Mari Foxx
Class: First-year
Hometown: Salem, Va.
High School: Salem
Position: Point Guard
Major: Business
Athletic Achievements:
River Ridge District Champion, First Team All-Region, River Ridge District Player of the Year, First Team All-River Ridge District
Caden Frise
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Mechanicsville, Va.
High School: Mechanicsville
Position: Forward
Major: Business Administration
Athletic Achievements: Two-year starter at Mechanicsville, Honor Roll
Jelanie Morgan
Class: Junior
Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica
Previous School: Lesley University
High School: PTMG Prep
Position: Guard/Forward
Major: Business Management
Athletic Achievements: Second Team All-Conference
BJ Nkrumah
Class: First-year
Hometown: Alexandria, Va.
High School: West Potomac
Position: Guard
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Sports and Recreation Management
Athletic Achievements: Three-year starter at West Potomac, First Team All-District (2x), All-Defensive Team (2x)
Be sure to check back next week when we'll have full season previews for our 2025-26 men's and women's basketball teams.
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