
Chris Clarke brings veteran guard poise and two-way glue to JMU
Chris Clarke’s James Madison profile is that of a steady, experienced guard who can help in multiple ways, not just pile up points. In JMU’s 2004-05 season, he played 26 games with 13 starts and contributed 29 assists, 39 turnovers, and 12 steals, showing a role player who could handle the ball and defend while living with the gritty parts of the job. His differentiator is versatility and toughness: he’s the kind of connector who can stabilize possessions, compete defensively, and fit next to higher-usage scorers rather than needing the offense built around him.