UNCP Athletics

A longtime supporter of the Braves Club, Barrett played basketball and golf at UNCP during his time as a student before graduating in 1969. Barrett has served on the UNC Pembroke Board of Trustees, including a term as chair, and is a member of the UNCP Chancellor's Club. He earned the prestigious NCHSAA Golden Whistle Award as well as the NCHSAA Distinguished Service Award for basketball and football. He and his wife, Dianne, established the Wiley and Dianne Barrett Basketball Scholarship.