The Fayetteville State University men's basketball team has earned the No. 7 spot in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region rankings through February 22, 2026, with a 20-6 record. The Broncos are advancing to the CIAA Tournament semifinals. This ranking highlights their strong performance in free throws and scoring offense.
Fayetteville State University's men's basketball team sits at No. 7 in the latest NCAA Division II Atlantic Region rankings, released through games played on February 22, 2026. The Broncos hold a 20-6 overall record and the same mark in CIAA play, placing them behind teams like Gannon University (24-2), West Liberty (23-3), and Fairmont State (21-4).
The team's statistical prowess stands out nationally and within the CIAA. They lead the nation and the conference in free throw attempts per game (33.9) and free throws made per game (25.6), with a free throw percentage of 75.5% ranking 39th nationally but first in the CIAA. Fayetteville State averages 90.0 points per game, ranking eighth nationally and first in the CIAA for scoring offense. Other top rankings include fifth nationally in fastbreak points (19.19 per game), fourth in blocks per game (5.3), and first in the CIAA for defensive rebounds per game (27.30).
Individually, players like Romeo Aquino rank 61st nationally in blocks per game (1.44), while Kenneth Brayboy is 79th (1.32) and Omari Byrd 120th (1.14). Darius Boben leads nationally at 59th in steals per game (1.96), and Terrell Williams tops the CIAA with 103 assists and leads in triple-doubles.
This success aligns with Fayetteville State's broader athletic achievements, including 28 CIAA championships across 10 programs over the past decade. The men's team made history with an NCAA Atlantic Region first-round win in the 2024-25 season, and the university captured seven CIAA titles in 2022-23 alone.
As the Broncos head to the CIAA Tournament semifinals in Baltimore, Maryland, their rankings underscore a season of consistent excellence under Athletics Director Anthony Bennett.
