Villanova junior guard Corey Fisher has been selected to participate on the United States team for the World University Games in Belgrade, Serbia. Fisher joins 11 others on the 12-man squad, which will be coached by Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan. It was thought that Fisher may have a tough time making the team, because Kansas’ Sheron Collins was practically a shoe-in at point guard, which meant that Fisher had to compete with Penn State’s Talor Battle and Arizona’s Nic Wise. Collins backed out a couple of days ago due to family reasons, opening the door for Fisher and Battle to make the squad. According to ESPN’s Andy Katz,
No one associated with the selection was overwhelmed by the point guard position with Collins out, but Battle and Fisher are expected to suffice, considering the talent at every other position.
The team’s schedule in the Games is as follows: July 3rd vs. Finland, July 4th vs. South Korea, July 6th begins the 2nd round, July 9th begins the medal round, July 11th is the finals.
Do not underestimate the experience that Fisher will gain in this tournament. Playing against foreign players is a very difficult task, but a very worthwhile one nonetheless. Fisher will only get better by playing against some of the best players in the world. Congrats to Corey.
