Fletcher will be formally introduced at a press conference Monday morning at 11 a.m. inside Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
"I am thrilled for our ULM women's basketball team and the entire Warhawk family to welcome Scotty Fletcher as our new head coach," said Hartwell. "His infectious positive energy and relentless work ethic are immediately evident. I am confident that the best days of Warhawk Women's Basketball are ahead of us under Coach Fletcher's leadership. ULM Athletics got better today with the addition of Scotty, his wife, Lori and their daughter, Kaitlyn."
"My wife and I are very honored, appreciative and thankful to join the elite family of ULM Athletics as your women's basketball head coach," said Fletcher. John Hartwell is an exceptional leader with a clear vision for success. It was very evident when we stepped on campus that ULM is a gold mine. This is an opportunity I don't take lightly, and we will work tirelessly as a staff to continue to move the needle in the right direction in a very challenging league with outstanding players and coaches. I have so much respect for the Sun Belt Conference, and we have had several of our former players in this league. I am forever grateful for John and his staff for their belief and trust in our vision."
Fletcher comes to ULM after leading Pearl River to a historic 25-3 record, the fewest losses recorded in program history for a single season. Named the MACCC Coach of the Year for two consecutive years, he has led Pearl River to four-straight 20-win seasons and three MACCC regular season championships in his 10 years at the helm. In 2024, Fletcher led the Wildcats to their first at-large bid to the NJCAA National Tournament since 2003.
Prior to his time at Pearl River, Fletcher held two separate stints at William Carey University from 2008-09 and from 2011-15 as the assistant men's basketball coach. While at William Carey, Fletcher guided the Crusaders from a last-place finish in the Southern States Athletic Conference to a perfect 21-0 in conference play in 2014, the best season in program history. William Carey posted a 74-20 record across four seasons and captured a trio of SSAC regular season championships, including a SSAC Tournament title in 2014 during Fletcher's tenure as an assistant. As a recruiter, Fletcher signed seven players who were named All-SSAC and four who were selected as NAIA All-Americans. In addition to his coaching duties, he managed the team's budget and spearheaded fundraising campaigns, as well as oversaw the recruiting efforts during his time with the Crusaders.
In 2009, Fletcher accepted a position as an assistant men's basketball coach at Jacksonville State University, helping send the Gamecocks to their first Ohio Valley Conference Tournament appearance in five seasons. During his two seasons at Jacksonville State, he was the youngest assistant in the OVC and one of the youngest recruiters in Division I basketball.
In his first season as an assistant at William Carey from 2008-09, Fletcher helped the Crusaders earn their first-ever win over a Division I program.
Fletcher began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Ole Miss in 2007 under head coach Andy Kennedy. In the 2007-08 season, he helped guide the Rebels to a 24-11 record and a Final Four run in the NIT.
As a player, Fletcher started his collegiate career at Pearl River and helped the Wildcats claim the 2002-03 state championship under head coach Richard Mathis. He went on to play his final two seasons at William Carey from 2005-07, averaging 9.4 points per game and leading the team with 66 triples. Fletcher finished his playing career with 118 three-pointers, the fifth-most made by a Crusader, and a 38.9 three-point percentage.
Fletcher holds a bachelor's degree in physical education and recreation from William Carey, graduating in 2007. He then went on to complete a master's degree in education at William Carey in 2009.
The Petal, Miss. native is a graduate of Petal High School. Fletcher arrives in Monroe with his wife, Lori, and daughter, Kaitlyn.
Fletcher's hire is pending the approval of the UL System Board.