PHILADELPHIA – [Penn State and Chi Psi alumnus] Adam Fisher, who helped lead Penn State to 23 wins and the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament as the program’s Associate Head Coach, has been named the 19th head men’s basketball coach in Temple University history.
Fisher will be formally introduced at a media conference next week.
“As the search for our next head men’s basketball coach began, we set out to find a candidate who is a good person with clear values and integrity,” said Temple University Vice President and Director of Athletics Arthur Johnson. “We also sought coaches who had demonstrated success in evaluating, recruiting, and developing student-athletes on and off the court.
“After spending time with Adam and his wife, Rebecca, and learning more about his extensive connections and relationships in Philadelphia and other areas of the country, I am confident we have found the right person to lead Temple men’s basketball.
“We look forward to welcoming Coach Fisher to the Temple Community and returning to the NCAA Tournament under his leadership.”
“I am truly honored and humbled by the amazing opportunity to become a part of the Temple family,” said Fisher. “I could not be more excited to lead one of the nation’s most legendary programs in Temple Men’s Basketball.
