Corey Fisher (born October 13, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who has competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA) G League and various international leagues. He is best known for his collegiate career with the Villanova Wildcats of the Big East Conference.
Early life and education
Fisher was born in New York City and attended St. Raymond High School for Boys in the Bronx, where he earned recognition as a three‑year varsity basketball player and was named a New York Daily News All‑City selection.
College career
Fisher enrolled at Villanova University in 2009 and played three seasons (2009–2012) for the Wildcats. As a sophomore, he contributed to Villanova's 2011 Big East Tournament championship. In his junior year, Fisher averaged 9.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, and was selected to the All‑Big East Third Team. He left Villanova after his junior season to pursue a professional career.
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2012 NBA Draft, Fisher joined the Dallas Mavericks for the 2012 NBA Summer League. He subsequently signed with the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League (now the G League), where he played the 2012–2013 season.
Fisher later pursued opportunities overseas, signing with multiple clubs, including:
- Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany, 2013–2014)
- Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel, 2014)
- Maccabi Haifa (Israel, 2015)
- Hapoel Gilboa Galil (Israel, 2015–2016)
He returned to the United States in 2018 to play for the Westchester Knicks of the G League. As of the latest available information, Fisher continues to play professionally, with recent stints reported in European and Middle Eastern leagues.
Playing style
Fisher is a guard known for his ball‑handling, perimeter shooting, and defensive versatility. Throughout his career, he has been utilized primarily as a point guard but has also played as a shooting guard.
Personal life
Details regarding Fisher’s personal life, including activities outside basketball, have not been extensively documented in publicly available sources.
References
- Villanova University athletics archives
- NBA G League transaction records
- Official team announcements from Ratiopharm Ulm, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa, and Hapoel Gilboa Galil
This entry reflects information available from verifiable sports records and reputable publications up to 2026.