Fayetteville State University Athletics

Tairell Fletcher, a 6’2" point guard from Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a standout player for Fayetteville State University. Born on October 11, 1998, Tairell graduated from West Creek High School, where he made a significant impact on the basketball court. Currently a senior majoring in Sports Management, Tairell has consistently demonstrated his skills and leadership. He aims to play basketball professionally after finishing school.

Accomplishments:

• High School:

  • 2X All-City
  • 2X MVP
  • 4-0 Dunk Contest Champion
  • Averaged 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists per game
• Eastern Oklahoma State College
  • Played freshman season for the EOSC Mountaineers
  • Played in 22 total games, averaged 4.3 PPG, 2.2 rebounds per game, with a 44.9 FG%
• Frostburg State 
  • 2022-23: Appeared in 17 games, made 15 starts
  • Averaged a team-high 18.6 PPG and 5.0 rebounds per game
  • Shot 44.1% from the field... Shot 82.4% (75/91) from the free throw line
  • Scored a season-high 34 points against Glenville State on 12/7
• Fayetteville State
  • All-CIAA Tournament Team
  • All-CIAA Front Court
  • Scored a season-high 27 pts and hit a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer to defeat Augusta University 77-76 on 11/14
  • 2023-24; first season with Fayetteville State, transferring from Frostburg State University
  • 2024-25 CIAA All-Conference Preseason Team - Backcourt