Colorado Mesa University Athletics

Before CMU: Had a productive 2025-26 season at Panola College after redshirting at Division I Portland State in 2024-25.

2025-26 (@ Panola): Appeared in 18 games, while starting 16 for the Ponies… Was one of the team’s top offensive weapons, averaging 15.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 43.0 percent from the field… Scored a season-high 27 points in a January win at Paris Junior College and posted a 26-point performance in a conference road game at Coastal Bend… Accumulated 29 steals on the season — one of the higher totals among NJCAA Region XIV guards.

2024-25 (@ Portland State): Redshirt season.

Prep: Spent three seasons at Battle Ground High School and his senior year at Great Futures Prep School… Was a 3-time team MVP at Battle Ground, where he scored over 1,000 career points… Earned first team all-league honors as both a sophomore and junior and second team honors as a freshman… Also earned all-region honors as a junior… Set the Tigers’ single-season scoring record with 673 points to lead the state of Washington in scoring average (34.4) while ranking ninth in the nation

Personal: Is majoring in kinesiology… Aspires to play basketball as long as he can and then become a trainer… Son of Jeanette and Leif Spencer, who was a First Team All-RMAC selection for the Mavs in 1999… Leif averaged 18.2 points in his senior season with the Mavericks… Has a brother named Trey… Enjoys hanging out with family and friends.

Why I Chose CMU: “I chose CMU because of the coaches and the program.”
 
Coach DeWeese's Comments: "Bringing is a player of Tait's caliber who is also a CMU Legacy was a complete no-brainer for us.  His ability to score the ball as well as make those around him better is extremely valuable.  Tait was a big-time scorer this past season in Texas Junior College's Region XIV, which is one of the best JC regions in the country.  We're excited to see Tait on the floor in Brownson!"