Fayetteville Native Comes Home

Robert Brickey, new assistant coach of the Fayetteville State University, expressed what he hopes to bring to the table while disclosing small pieces of information about himself.

Brickey was born in Fayetteville, NC and graduated from E.E Smith High School where he played basketball and ran track as a high jumper. He would go on to say that he was between the ages of 12 years old and 14 years old when he ultimately decided to get focused on making basketball his number one sport. His favorite position is one of the most versatile on the floor, the small forward. He said, “They are the more well-rounded players. A player who is responsible for scoring, putting the ball on the floor to make a play, rebound, and defense.”

Brickey’s inspiration to become involved with basketball came from his mother and his two older brothers, whom were all athletes. “My mom was always the athlete, so I basically caught interest,” he said.

Going on to ask what he could contribute to the team, Brickey stated, “I plan on bringing my experienced perspective…to help these men become successful on and off the court.” Then he added, “Once they have become successful, we’re successful.”

Aside from being known as the hometown hero who played at Duke University from 1986-1987 and 1989-1990, Brickey, revealed that he’s a secret nerd and enjoys cooking too.

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