Luke Fischer

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Luke Fischer
Luke Fischer 40 CB Gran Canaria EuroLeague 20181012.jpg
Fischer with Gran Canaria in 2018
No. 40 – Nanterre 92
PositionCenter
LeaguePro A
Personal information
Born (1994-10-29) October 29, 1994 (age 26)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican / Armenian
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight259 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High schoolGermantown
(Germantown, Wisconsin)
College
NBA draft2017 / Undrafted
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2019Herbalife Gran Canaria
2019–2020s.Oliver Würzburg
2020–2021Orléans Loiret Basket
2021–presentNanterre 92
Career highlights and awards

Lucas Fischer (born October 29, 1994) is an American-Armenian basketball player for Nanterre 92 of the French Pro A and the Armenian national basketball team. He played college basketball for Indiana University and Marquette University.

College career[]

As a high school player at Germantown High School, Fischer was named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball, Gatorade state player of the year, and a Parade All-American.[1] Fischer originally chose college basketball power Indiana. He played 13 games for the Hoosiers, averaging 2.8 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. He decided to transfer after the first semester his freshman year, ultimately choosing Marquette.[2][3] Fischer was a significant player for the Golden Eagles, averaging 10.3 points and 5.1 rebounds in 24.8 minutes per game over his three-year career.

Professional career[]

After going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, Fischer signed his first professional contract with Herbalife Gran Canaria in Spain's Liga ACB and EuroCup competition.[4] Fischer averaged 5.0 points per game, 0.6 assists per game and 2.3 points per game his first seasons with Herbalife. During his seconds season Fischer averaged 3.1 points per game and 2.3 rebounds per game. [5]

On August 12, 2019, he has signed with s.Oliver Würzburg of the German Basketball Bundesliga. [6] Fischer averaged 12.9 points per game, 2.2 assists per game and 5.8 rebounds per game during the 2019-20 season.

On July 17, 2020, he has signed with Orléans Loiret Basket of the French Pro A.[7] Fischer averaged 12.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. On July 18, 2021, he signed with Nanterre 92.[8]

National team career[]

In the summer of 2017, Fischer played for the Armenian national team in the 2019 FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers.[9]

Personal life[]

Fischer proposed to his girlfriend, Payton Brock, on his senior night at Marquette on March 4, 2017. They have a daughter together.[10] They married on August 4, 2018.[citation needed]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Velazquez, Matt (December 12, 2014). "Luke Fischer's time has finally arrived at Marquette". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  2. ^ Goodman, Jeff (January 5, 2014). "Luke Fischer picks Marquette". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  3. ^ Hunt, Michael (January 14, 2014). "Homesickness brought Germantown's Luke Fischer to Marquette". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  4. ^ "Gran Canaria signs rookie center Fischer". EuroCup Basketball. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  5. ^ Luke Fischer Pro Ballers, Pro Ballers
  6. ^ "S.Oliver Wurzburg Add Luke Fischer". Eurobasket. August 12, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  7. ^ "Luke Fischer officially signs with Orleans". Sportando. July 17, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  8. ^ "Nanterre announces Luke Fischer". Sportando. July 18, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  9. ^ "Armenia surprise in World Cup European Pre-Qualifiers". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  10. ^ Velasquez, Matt (March 4, 2017). "Marquette center Luke Fischer caps senior day with proposal". USA Today. Retrieved July 11, 2017.

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