The primary purpose of the Department of Athletics is to facilitate the university’s objective to create an environment whereby student-athletes are both progressing academically in a degree program leading towards graduation and successfully competing athletically against the highest level of competition. Each student-athlete is viewed as an individual whose general health, fitness and emotional development are of significant value. The Athletics Department takes pride in its compatibility with the mission of the university and recognizes the opportunity to give Fayetteville State University recognition on the state, regional and national levels.

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is a key member of the institution’s NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics staff and reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The primary purpose of the Head Men’s Basketball Coach’s position is to oversee and be responsible for the University’s Men’s Basketball program. This is a 12-month position.