Corey Fisher returned to Villanova as part of the Men's Basketball Staff in September 2023 after completing a long professional basketball career overseas.
A native of the Bronx, N.Y., Fisher first came to the Wildcats after being named New Jersey State Player of the Year by the Newark Star Ledger while at St. Patrick’s High School. At Villanova, he became an instant contributor at the guard position, helping Nova advance to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in 2008 and to the NCAA Final Four in 2009. He was selected BIG EAST Sixth Man of the Year as a sophomore.
In 2009-10 he was named first team All-Philadelphia Big Five and third team All-BIG EAST. A year later he was chosen second team All-BIG EAST before earning his Villanova degree in 2011. In four seasons, he scored 1,652 points (12.1 ppg) and 487 assists.
In 2011, Fisher began his professional career in Turkey. His pro journey took him to a range of high-level leagues in Spain, Russia, China, Croatia, Israel and other nations.
Fisher assumes a role designed to introduce former players to the coaching business. The position has previously been filled by former standouts Jason Fraser, Curtis Sumpter, Brooks Sales, Mike Nardi, Darryl Reynolds, and, most recently, Kris Jenkins.
Fihser and his wife Avery are the parents of daughter Amia; son Corey, and son Trey.
