BIG EAST TOP TWO-GUARDS 2008-2009: 10) COREY FISHER

November 11, 2008

Like Chris Wright on the listing of the Big East's Top 2008-2009 Point Guards, there is a pretty good bet that Corey Fisher moves up this list significantly for next season.

Fisher is a 6-foot-1 guard that plays in Jay Wright's guard friendly system at Villanova. Coming out of New York City and powerful St. Patrick's of New Jersey, Fisher was a highly acclaimed recruit that had high expectations as a freshman. With Scottie Reynolds the primary backcourt threat, it seemed like Fisher never really found a comfort zone sharing responsibilities with Reynolds. As the season wore on, Reynolds began to take over more of the primary ballhandling duties and that is likely to consider this season.

With Reynolds being the primary ballhandler, look for Fisher to find a more consistent role this season. Although not a two-guard, Fisher is not a prototype point guard either, however, he can be a talented scorer and with a year under his belt, look for that experience to help him feed more off the talents of Reynolds and find himself in position to capitalize more often, even while not having the ball in his hands as often.

As a freshman, Fisher averaged nine points a game and struggled from the field, shooting just 35% overall and 33% from beyond the arc. His assist to turnover ratio of 1.35:1 also could use some work.

Villanova has some high expectations this season and Fisher is definitely a key to making those expectations become reality. Villanova has always enhanced their NCAA Basketball Odds with strong guard play, a step forward for Fisher as a sophomore will continue that trend for Jay Wright's club.