San Diego State names court after Steve Fisher

By , Bernie Wilson

Published May 03, 2016

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- It's now Steve Fisher Court at Viejas Arena.

San Diego State has named the hardwood for its coach, who's entering his 17th season.

Fisher says he's humbled by the honor. The school painted the words Steve Fisher Court on the sideline in front of the scorer's table between the benches.

Athletic director Jim Sterk says the move has been in the works for a few years.

Fisher has turned the Aztecs from sad-sacks into a perennial NCAA Tournament team. He has guided SDSU to the NCAA Tournament and won at least 23 games each of the last six seasons The Aztecs have reached the round of 32 in each of the last three tournaments and made the Sweet 16 twice since 2011.

He has 11 20-win seasons and two 30-win seasons at SDSU.

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