Fayetteville State University Athletics

Ezekiel “Zeke” Cannedy, a dedicated and talented guard, stands at 6’2" and weighs 170 lbs. Zeke hails from Kings Mountain, North Carolina. He graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 2022, where he left an indelible mark on the basketball court.

Now a junior at Fayetteville State University, Zeke is majoring in Sports Management. He remains committed to his academic and athletic pursuits, with the ultimate goal of becoming a professional athlete. Off the court, Zeke enjoys watching movies and draws inspiration from his faith. He credits Jesus Christ as the most influential person in his life, believing that his faith has guided him to his current success.

One of Zeke’s most memorable sports experiences was breaking the Kings Mountain single-game scoring record with 57 points and making 10 three-pointers in a single game.

Accomplishments:

• High School:

  • Selected for NC vs SC All-Star Game
  • Selected for NC East vs West All-Star Game
  • Big South 3A Player of the Year
  • District 10 Player of the Year
  • Most points scored in one season: 878

• Johnson S. Smith:

  • CIAA Freshman of the Year
  • All-CIAA First Team
  • JCSU Most Valuable Player
  • JCSU Pettis Norman Award
• Fayetteville State:
  • 2024 Men's Basketball Preseason Team - Backcourt