JMU's Andre Nation Wins CAA Rookie of the Week

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James Madison guard Andre Nation has been named the CAA Rookie of the Week.

The Florida native averaged 10 points and four rebounds in JMU's two games last week.

Nation had five steals and three blocks in the Dukes' win over East Tennessee State.

He is JMU's second leading scorer this season, averaging 11 points per game.

The Dukes have a record of 3-6.

Their next game is Sunday at home against UNC-Greensboro.

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