Tyreece Brown, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the head coach of the Fayetteville State University women’s basketball program and one of the most decorated coaches in recent CIAA history. A 2008 graduate of Fayetteville State, Brown was a two-year starter for the Broncos and helped lead the team to a CIAA Championship appearance in 2005. He began his coaching career in 2011 as an assistant with the women’s basketball team, contributing to four CIAA Championship game appearances and a title win in 2020.
Brown was elevated to interim head coach in 2023 and immediately made history, guiding the Broncos to a record-breaking 29-3 season, a CIAA Tournament Championship, and the program’s first-ever NCAA Division II Sweet Sixteen appearance. The following season, Brown led Fayetteville State to a second consecutive CIAA title, finishing 21-8 overall and 13-3 in conference play—marking the first back-to-back CIAA championships in program history.
His coaching excellence has earned him multiple honors:
- CIAA Coach of the Year (2024)
- CIAA Coach of the Year (2025)
- Clarence “Big House” Gaines College Basketball Coach of the Year (2025), awarded by the National Sports Media Association
- FSU Employee of the Year (2024)
Brown’s coaching philosophy centers on defensive intensity, mental toughness, and holistic player development. His teams are known for their discipline, resilience, and ability to execute under pressure. He emphasizes:
- Individual skill enhancement
- Strength and conditioning
- Basketball IQ through film study
- Mental conditioning techniques
- Academic and personal growth
Under his leadership, standout players like Aniylah Bryant (CIAA Player of the Year, Tournament MVP) and Morgan Graham (CIAA Defensive Player of the Year) have flourished, earning regional and national recognition.
Brown holds a master’s degree in Business with a concentration in Leadership from Liberty University (2013). He resides in Fayetteville with his wife, Kieauna, and their two daughters.
Coach Brown’s journey—from student-athlete to championship-winning head coach—embodies the spirit of Bronco pride and excellence. His legacy continues to shape the future of Fayetteville State women’s basketball.
