Scott Fisher (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 20, 1963 San Jose, California |
| Nationality | American / Australian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Mission San Jose (Fremont, California) |
| College | UC Santa Barbara (1982–1986) |
| NBA draft | 1986 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 1987–2003 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1986–1987 | Cincinnati Slammers |
| 1987–1990 | North Melbourne Giants |
| 1989–1990 | San Jose Jammers |
| 1990–1992 | North Melbourne Giants |
| 1993–2002 | Perth Wildcats |
| As coach: | |
| 2004–2008 | Perth Wildcats |
| 2011–present | University of Hawaii (asst.) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Scott Fisher (born July 20, 1963) is a retired American-Australian basketball player and former head coach of the National Basketball League's Perth Wildcats. He is currently the Head coach for Ohlone College. During his playing career, Fisher played mostly in Australia's NBL where he twice won the league's MVP award in 1989 and 1992. Fisher played for the North Melbourne Giants and Perth in the NBL, winning the championship three times in 1989, 1995 and 1999–2000. He also played for the Australian national team at the 1996 Olympic Games and the 1998 FIBA World Championship.
Born in San Jose, California, Fisher played at the University of California, Santa Barbara under head coach Jerry Pimm. He combined with Conner Henry to form an effective inside-outside scoring combination, with Fisher in the low post and Henry driving to the basket or hitting spot up jump shots. Fisher possessed an excellent drop step and had a soft shooting touch inside 15 feet. He earned 2nd team All Big West honors in his junior and senior years.
Fisher began his NBL career in 1987 with the North Melbourne Giants. While playing with the Giants Fisher was awarded the NBL's MVP, the Grand Final MVP, and won his first championship in 1989. Between 1989 and 1992 Fisher would also be named in the NBL's First Team.
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